Nigeria vs Ghana: Sports Ministry, NFF buy 20,000 tickets for Nigerians

Nnenna Okoronkwo, Abuja

Last updated Mar 28, 2022

Nigerian Ministry of Youth and Sports and Nigerian Football Federation NFF have jointly bought 20,000 tickets for Nigerians to watch the second leg of Nigeria vs Ghana clash.

The Ministry has also provided buses to convey fans from various locations to the Moshood Abiola National Stadium on Tuesday.

The buses will be available at places such as Keffi, Auta Balefi, Masaka, Maraba, Nyanya, Orozo, Kurudu, Jikoyi, Suleja Madalla, Zuba, and DeiDei. There will also be buses from Kubwa, Gwagwalada, Kuje, Lugbe, Mpape, Life Camp, Eagle Square, Old Parade Ground, Area 3, Kabusa, Apo Mechanic, and Gwarinpa, all heading to the Moshood Abiola National Stadium.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has assured fans that safety and security will be top-notch for tomorrow’s match and warned spectators to be law-abiding and observe simple directives and instructions on the day.

Meanwhile, The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has given approval to Nigeria to have 60,000 spectators for the second leg of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Play-off against Ghana.

The NFF made the request to have 60,000 people at the stadium for the crucial encounter and was promptly granted by CAF.

It would be recalled that the Super Eagles of Nigeria were held to a 0-0 draw against Ghana during the first leg tie of their World Cup qualification playoff match at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.

Nigeria and Ghana took a cautious approach to the match as the tense encounter ended goalless. Despite having more possession, Ghana couldn’t break Nigeria’s resilient defence.