CAF approves Moshood Abiola Stadium for Nigeria vs Ghana World Cup playoff - Punch Newspapers

Toyin Ibitoye, Special Assistant to the Minister of Youth and Sports development Sunday Dare told newsmen on Thursday in Abuja.

He said CAF officials had inspected the pitch a few weeks ago and now approved of it to host the crucial clash. “The CAF team inspected the Moshood Abiola National stadium, Abuja few weeks back and the good news is that the stadium has been approved by CAF for Nigeria’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 African qualifiers playoffs game second leg game against Ghana in March,” he said.

Ibitoye said the development was in line with efforts by the minister to return international football to Abuja after the rehabilitation of the 60,000 capacity Moshood Abiola stadium.

That match should be played in Lagos not Abuja. We need a filled stadium for that match.

I must watch from the stands!

Finally burnaboy and shattawalegh una go settle the beef now

Abeg where Moshood Abiola stadium Dey

Why they no put am for Lagos

This one na Papa and pikin match

Wow

Ghanaians Dey come Nigeria for World Cup? Their papa go hear am😂😂😂

Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Nigeria vs Ghana: CAF rejects Black Stars' request for 2022 World Cup playoffThe Confederation of African Football (CAF) has rejected a request from the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to name a new venue for their 2022 FIFA World May be their juju men have worn them about Babayara stadium. Ghana and juju hmm.
Source: DailyPostNGR - 🏆 11. / 59 Read more »

CAF approves Abuja for World Cup qualifier against GhanaNigeria host Ghana in the second leg in March Why Abuja? Our NFF or NFA sef! We need a stadium where the crowd is intimidating.
Source: PremiumTimesng - 🏆 3. / 78 Read more »

Nigeria vs Ghana: Rohr speaks on taking Black Stars coaching job ahead of 2022 World Cup playoffFormer Nigeria head coach, Gernot Rohr has dismissed reports linking him to the vacant Black Stars coaching job. Recall that Ghana sacked Milovan Rajevac The usual answer. We won't be surprised to see you coaching Ghana
Source: DailyPostNGR - 🏆 11. / 59 Read more »

Convicted Maina’s N2.7bn fraud approved by Oronsaye – EFCC - Punch NewspapersThe most widely read newspaper in Nigeria
Source: MobilePunch - 🏆 8. / 63 Read more »

Sanchez stars to relaunch Chile's World Cup hopes | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World NewsVeteran Alexis Sanchez scored a brilliant brace to relaunch Chile's hopes of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup with a 3-2 win away to Bolivia on Tuesday.
Source: GuardianNigeria - 🏆 1. / 94 Read more »

World Hijab Day: Govt officials flouting appeal court verdict, Muslim students tell Sanwo-Olu - Punch NewspapersThe most widely read newspaper in Nigeria
Source: MobilePunch - 🏆 8. / 63 Read more »