The Akwa Ibom State Football Association has promised fans and supporters of Enugu Rangers of Nigeria and Zilimadjou FC of Comoros a hitch-free match on Sunday, August 18th, and Friday, August 23rd, 2024, in the preliminary round at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.
The state chairman of the Association, Samuel Umoh, made the promise in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, while welcoming the delegations of the two clubs into the state ahead of the Confederation of African Football Champions League clash on Sunday and next Friday.
Umoh said that, in line with his administration's vision of bringing fans back into the stadium, the state Football Association is partnering with security agencies to ensure that the venue of the matches remains safe for all members of the public who wish to watch good football. Akwa Ibom State is known to be a football destination and a place of peace.
"The Akwa Ibom State Football Association is very happy to host the matches between the Nigerian champions, Enugu Rangers, and Zilimadjou FC this Sunday and next Friday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, which is now the national capital of football. We are ready, as usual, to give our visitors the best reception and support in line with the spirit of sportsmanship."
"We will continue to encourage all Nigerians and visitors alike to take advantage of the facilities that have attracted both continental and global football to the state and to fill the 30,000-capacity stadium to cheer the teams."
The football boss in Akwa Ibom State hinted that both the host Football Association, the State Government, stakeholders, the Enugu State Football Association, and Enugu Rangers International Management have been working hard to ensure maximum support for all Nigerian clubs in the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup for better results.
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