20, 000 Jerseys to be Distributed FREE to Fans at Godswill Akpabio Stadium [NIGERIA Vs ALGERIA 2018 WCQ]

The Akwa Ibom State Government says it has printed 20,000 T-shirts for distribution FREE to football fans that come to cheer Super Eagles in Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against the Desert Foxes (Fennecs) of Algeria in Uyo.

The match which will be played in 30, 000 Capacity Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Saturday November 12, 2016; by 5pm West Africa GMT+ is on top gear to mobilize fans with a Free Gift.

Government also constituted a Local Organizing Committee to ensure a successful hosting of the match at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.

The Chairman of the Publicity subcommittee of the LOC, Nse Edem, disclosed this to newsmen in Uyo on Tuesday.

Edem said that the committee, chaired by the Secretary to the Akwa Ibom State Government, Etekamba Umoren, also included medical, security, accommodation and marketing committees.

According to him, supporters clubs of local teams in the state will also be mobilised to compliment the Nigerian Football Supporters Club to cheer the Super Eagles to victory.

Edem said: “As far as Akwa Ibom state is concerned, there will be no margin for errors for this weekend’s qualifier.

“We are confident that Uyo will host all the Super Eagles home matches for the Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers.”