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Uyo, Akwa Ibom state - Super Eagles' chief host in the 2026 world cup qualifier against Zimbabwe, Governor Umo Eno, has purchased 30,000 tickets for football fans.

Legit.ng reports that the important match will be played at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.

A statement on Monday, March 24, signed by Paul Bassey, the Akwa Ibom state commissioner for sports, confirmed the development.

Bassey said the gesture by his principal is to encourage citizens and residents of the state to come out en masse and cheer the Super Eagles to victory.

Sequel to the purchase of match tickets for onward distribution to fans, the following venues will serve as distribution centres for match tickets from 5 p.m. today, Monday, March 24:

Consequently, football fans are to note the following:

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle shared his thoughts after winning his first match in charge of the Nigerian national team.

Chelle applauded the Super Eagles players for their performance but admits the team needs to improve having only been together for about four days before the match.

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Source: Legit.ng