The beautiful city of Uyo is the perfect setting for the opening of a new chapter in the history of sports in Nigeria.
Today Nov. 7, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godwin Akpabio, will lead the government and people of Akwa Ibom state in opening the Akwa Ibom International Stadium aptly nicknamed the Nest of Champions.
See the amazing photos below:
The truly amazing sporting edifice is an
Olympic Sized stadium is a 30,000 capacity
ultra modern complex that is already regarded
as the best in the West African region and
compared with South Africa’s Soccer city.
Modelled after the Allianz Arena in
Germany, the home ground of reigning
German Champions Bayern Munich, the
Stadium boasts 4 -tier, covered, seating
terrace, all-natural grass, high-tech floodlights
and security cameras, 36 emergency exits,
bullet proof VVIP and VIP along with other
ultra-modern facilities.
The stadium will be opened with a friendly match between long time rivals, Super Eagles of Nigeria and Black Stars of Ghana on Friday, November 7 at 3pm, with notable dignitaries from all over in attendance.