Sports
Fans To Watch Eagles, Sudan Free
The gates of the 60,000-
capacity Abuja National Stadium will be thrown open for fans to watch today’s African Cup of Nations, AFCON qualifier against Sudan free of charge.
The Africa champions, super Eagles were booed on arrival in Abuja after falling to a shock 1-0 loss to Sudan in Khartoum at the weekend.
“Nigerians have the right to be angry after seeing the Eagles losing the game against Sudan,” stated Nigerian Sports Minister, Tammy Danagogo.
“But having expressed their displeasure at the Eagles showing, the fans must come out to support the team because we still have the chance to qualify.
“And these boys have the capacity to win. If we as government do our part, the coaches do their part and the players do their’s, then the fans must do their part and that is the support the team needs.
“That is why we have decided to throw the gates open for everyone to come and watch.”
The NFF had earlier pegged gate fees at 200 and 3,000 Naira.