Football fans will pay ₦3,000 and ₦1,000 respectively to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Rwanda’s Amavubi on Saturday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo.
Tickets for the VIP section are priced at ₦3,000, while regular seats will cost ₦1,000. Sales will begin on Friday morning at designated centres across Uyo.
NFF’s Director of Marketing and Sponsorship, Alizor Chuks, issued a warning to ticket racketeers and fakers. “The NFF Security Committee has declared total war on all ticket manipulators this time. Ticket fakers and racketeers will be dealt with. All tickets will be scanned at the gates, and anyone caught with fake tickets will be arrested and prosecuted,” Chuks stated.
The Amavubi contingent arrived at Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, at 5:28pm on Tuesday, led by newly-elected FERWAFA President, Fabrice Shema Agoga. They were received by members of the local organising committee and are lodged at the Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort. The team is scheduled to train at the Nest of Champions practice pitch by 4pm on Wednesday.
In the Super Eagles’ camp at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Ikot Ekpene, the squad has been boosted by the arrival of Africa Player of the Year, Ademola Lookman, and Panathinaikos forward, Cyriel Dessers. Five other players — Victor Osimhen, Christantus Uche, Tolu Arokodare, Samuel Chukwueze and Raphael Onyedika — were expected to join on Wednesday evening.
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has entered into a partnership with Vivacity Group on its Future of Work Initiative, NigeriaWorks 2030. The initiative aims to drive innovation, entrepreneurship and youth employment in sectors such as agriculture, creative industries, technology, and the digital economy.
Vivacity Group’s Founder and CEO, Oluwakemi Ann-Melody Areola, praised NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau for his leadership in promoting Nigerian football and creating opportunities for youth development. She highlighted football’s role in fostering social cohesion and economic growth.
In response, Gusau reiterated the federation’s commitment to supporting initiatives that empower young Nigerians and professionals while promoting unity and value creation. NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, also suggested key strategies to help Vivacity Group achieve its objectives effectively.
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