The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has named DAAR Communications as the exclusive ticket rights holder for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 playoff battle between Nigeria and Ghana to be staged on Tuesday, March 29 in Abuja.
Making this known Thursday in Abuja, the NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi said the DAAR Communications bade for the N5m right as part of its corporate social responsibility and it was accepted based on the Federation’s trust and confidence in the broadcast company.
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“Since inception of its operations, DAAR Communications has consistently shown remarkable love and support for the growth and development of Nigeria football.
“The ticketing rights awarded to DAAR Communications PLC today (yesterday) is a reflection of our confidence in the organization to raise the profile of the game and fill the stadium to the capacity approved by FIFA with passionate fans who will cheer the Super Eagles to victory and on to Qatar 2022.”
Responding, the Group Managing Director of DAAR Communications, Mr Tony Anegbe Akiotu said: “The Super Eagles need all the support they can get for this big match.
“This move is part of our own efforts to re-ignite the passion of Nigerians in the National Team and Nigeria Football generally.”
Meanwhile, the broadcast company has offered 3,000 free tickets to fans of the Super Eagles.
The chairman of DAAR Communications, Raymond Dokpesi Junior, said the gesture is targeted at rewarding fans and sponsors of the Nigerian Football Federation for their support for the Super Eagles throughout the 2022 World Cup Qualification campaign.
The Managing Director of Africa Independent Television, (AIT) Dr Oluwatosin Dokpesi also added that it would be a nice way to recognize how fans and sponsors have supported the Super Eagles, lived their passions, built meaningful relationships and shared unforgettable moments while supporting the National team.