The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier between the Super Eagles and the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon. There was concern whether the match will be played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo or at a different venue, following the 0 – 2 defeat of the Super Eagles by the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in a 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier at the stadium.
But the NFF Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire, has confirmed the stadium as the venue for the encounter which will now be played on September 1.
Olajire told journalists yesterday in Abuja the issue of venue has been settled and that all the necessary stakeholders are being informed of the date and venue.
He said: “I want to confirm that the match against Cameroon will take place in Uyo on the September 1. Uyo has been a good ground for the Super Eagles irrespective of what happened in the last game against South Africa in the AFCON qualifier.
“Equally, I have to reassure all lovers of Nigerian football that the NFF is not leaving any stone unturned to ensure that we defeat Cameroon because that will brighten our chances of qualifying for the World Cup” Olajire added.
