Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has assured that there’ll be adequate security for players, supporters and visitors coming for the Super Eagles’ AFCON qualifier against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, on November 13.
Daily Trust reports that the game is the first major competitive game to hold at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium since it’s reconstruction.
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The match will be played on November 13, a day after the inauguration of Governor Obaseki and his Deputy, Rt. Philip Shaibu, for the second term in office.
Speaking with journalists through his media aide, Crusoe Osagie, he reaffirmed the state’s readiness to host the teams and lovers of football.
“We are proud to play host to the AFCON qualifier between Super Eagles and Leone Stars of Sierra Leone at the world-class Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.
“This match is dear to us as it is coming barely 24 hours after the inauguration of Governor Godwin Obaseki on November 12,” he said.
He said as a sport-loving government, the Governor Obaseki-led administration has made concerted efforts to ensure the safety and security of all players, supporters and visitors who would be in the state for the football match.
The governor promised that the Super Eagles won’t lack any form of support to come out victorious in Benin City on November 13.
“The very competitive match will also be an opportunity for the governor to showcase to Edo people and Nigerians the holistic transformation of the stadium into a world-class facility.
“Players and supporters alike will be treated to one of the best sporting facilities in the world, which features a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology,” he said.
