The magnificent IBOM Stadium in Uyo set to launch tomorrow

The beautiful city of Uyo is the perfect setting for
the opening of a new chapter in the history of
sports in Nigeria. Come tomorrow Nov. 7, the
Governor of Akwa Ibom State,
Godwin Akpabio, will lead the government and
people of Akwa Ibom state in opening the Akwa
Ibom International Stadium aptly nicknamed the
Nest of Champions. See the amazing photos after
the cut...
The truly amazing sporting edifice is an Olympic
Sized stadium is a 30,000 capacity ultra modern
complex that is already regarded as the best in
the West African region and compared with
South Africa’s Soccer city.
Modelled after the Allianz Arena in Germany, the
home ground of reigning German Champions
Bayern Munich, the Stadium boasts 4 -
tier, covered, seating terrace, all-natural grass,
high-tech floodlights and security cameras, 36
emergency exits, bullet proof VVIP and VIP along
with other ultra-modern facilities.
The stadium will be opened with a friendly match
between long time rivals, Super Eagles of Nigeria
and Black Stars of Ghana on Friday, November 7
at 3pm, with notable dignitaries from all over in
attendance.