Stakeholder Criticises CAF Over Disapproval Of Amiesimaka Stadium

The former chairman of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Rivers State chapter, Udede Jim-Opiki, has criticised CAF over disapproval of Adokiye Amiesimaka stadium to host Confederation Cup game.
He stated that Amiesimaka’s stadium has hosted a lot of continental games before now, saying that it is not fair changing the venue against All Masry of Egypt in CAF confederation cup play off.
Opiki, said this in a Radio programme monitored in Port Harcourt by Tidesports, yesterday.
Following disapproval of Amiesimaka Stadium, CAF has confirmed Enyimba International Stadium of Aba, as the Rivers United home ground for the tie.
According to him, this is football politics off the field, adding that he is optimistic, the sole administrator of Rivers United FC, Barrister Christopher Green, can up turn it.
“It bothers my mind after playing CAF Champions league games at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, suddenly the place is no longer suitable for CAF Confederation Cup.
The same stadium was suitable for CAF Champions league against Young Africans FC of Tanzania and Al Hilal FC of Sudan, why now, against Al Masry of Egypt for Confederation Cup play off it is not suitable again?
This is football politics off the field, Opiki” said.
He called on the management of Rivers United FC to do they can, to bring back the match to Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium.

By: Kiadum Edookor