President
Goodluck Jonathan led Ghanaian leader President John Dramani Mahama and Ivorian
Head of State, Dr. Alassane Ouattara to open Akwa Ibom International Stadium,
Uyo yesterday, with Governor Godswill Obot Akpabio, CON, as chief host.
The 30,000 – capacity venue, with a
bullet-proof State Box that has 70 seats, has been described by the Vice
President of Ghana Football Association, Mr. Fred Crentsil (who was sent by CAF
to inspect the venue) as being “among the best you can find anywhere in the
world.”
The event, which kicked off with a
lot of cultural displays, dance and the appearance of various artistes
including Tiwa Savage, Kaycee among others.
The event was also marked with long
speeches by host Governor, Godswill Akpabio and President Goodluck Jonathan.
An international friendly between
Nigeria and Ghana U-23 Olympic team climaxed activities at the commissioning
ceremony.
The warm-up game between the two
West African nations is to officially open the new stadium, which is also known
as the Nest of Champions, and the winners of the one-day friendly will receive
the Transformation Cup for their efforts.
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