NIGERIA VS SOUTH AFRICA: SANWO-OLU SETS UP MEGA VIEWING CENTRE FOR ONIKAN RESIDENTS
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A massive watching center has been established by the Lagos State Government for the Super Eagles versus Bafana Bafana match on Wednesday, February 7.
This move is to promote and guarantee that Lagosians enjoy the thrills and excitement that the unifying game of football offers the thronging people, both young and old.
Meanwhile, the government has set up 25 watching centers throughout the state. On January 13, 2024, the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations got underway, and Nigeria hasn’t lost yet.
However, the Mega Viewing Center for the six o’clock match is at Onikan Stadium in Lagos, which is now Mobolaji Johnson Arena.
In the same development, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso said, “Lagos, being the sports capital and the base of the largest supporters of the Super Eagles, Governor Babajide Olusola-Sanwo-Olu deemed it fit to provide an opportunity for all fans to watch the match.
“Mr. Governor expressed the hope that the national team will triumph in the match because the team has so far shown capacity and technical know-how to win.
“He recalled that Nigeria has been crowned AFCON champions three times, finished second on four occasions and came third place eight times.
However, apart from the Mega Viewing Centre at Onikan, there are centres in Agege Stadium, Abesan Sports Centre, Alimosho LGA Secretariat, Agbado-Oke Odo LCDA Secretariat, L. A Primary School, Layeni, Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Anglican Primary School, Aradagun, Badagry.
Other locations are, New Road Primary School, Ajegunle, Femi Gbajabiamila Mini Stadium, Coker-Aguda, Surulere, Epe Recreation Centre, Sprite Court, Festac, Igando-Ikotun LCDA Secretariat, Onisabe of Igbobi’s Palace, Jibowu, Alajede’s Palace, Ijede, Oba’s Palace, Ijegun, Ikorodu Town Hall, APC Party Secretariat, Ketu.
Also listed as viewing centres are Campos Mini Stadium, Lagos, Lagos House Car Park, Marina, Mushin Public Library, YMD Garden, Ojo, Olera Football Pitch, Ojokoro Housing Estate, Afolabi Primary School, Oshodi, Papa Playing Field, Oworonsoki, and Rowe Park Sports Centre, Yaba.
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