{"id":106417,"date":"2025-03-25T22:28:47","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T20:28:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/nigerian-politician-buys-all-30000-tickets-for-world-cup-qualifier-against-zimbabwe"},"modified":"2025-04-04T14:25:18","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T12:25:18","slug":"nigerian-politician-buys-all-30000-tickets-for-world-cup-qualifier-against-zimbabwe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/nigerian-politician-buys-all-30000-tickets-for-world-cup-qualifier-against-zimbabwe","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Politician Buys All 30,000 Tickets For World Cup Qualifier Against Zimbabwe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has purchased all 30,000 tickets for Nigeria\u2019s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe on March 25 to mobilize support for the Super Eagles.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, fans will not need to buy tickets to attend the match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement on Monday, the state\u2019s Commissioner for Sports, Paul Bassey, announced:<\/p>\n<p>In line with his determination and promise to mobilise support for the victory of the Super Eagles of Nigeria against the Warriors of Zimbabwe, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has purchased 30,000 tickets for football fans and supporters ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualification match scheduled for Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.<\/p>\n<p>Eno has listed several distribution centers for the free tickets to Nigeria\u2019s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe.Click here: Pindula WhatsApp Channel<\/p>\n<p>wa.me\/channel\/0029Vb4GVea90x2nCSDImS1b<\/p>\n<p>Fans can pick up their tickets at all local radio stations, De Venus Bar and Restaurant on Stadium Road, Uyo Township Stadium, Ibom Plaza, and other previous ticket sales outlets.<\/p>\n<p>The Super Eagles are currently in a challenging position in the qualifiers, with just six points from five matches, leaving them in fourth place in Group C.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Zimbabwe\u2019s Warriors find themselves at the bottom of the group with three points, having yet to secure a win.<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria earned their only victory of the campaign on Friday, defeating Rwanda, while Zimbabwe remains winless in their quest for World Cup qualification.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Zimbabwe<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has purchased all 30,000 tickets for Nigeria\u2019s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe on March 25 to mobilize support for the Super Eagles. 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