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Uyo Stadium pitch gets Super Eagles pass mark.

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The Super Eagles have approved the pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo ahead of tomorrow’s World Cup qualifier against Algeria.

 

Eagles coach Gernot Rohr and several players complained about the state of the pitch after a 1-0 win over Tanzania in September.

 

However, Eagles assistant coach Imama Amapakabo said there has been remarkable improvement to the turf since the game against Tanzania.

 

“The pitch is in a lot better condition, a big improvement from the last time we played Tanzania here,” said Imama.

 

Israel-based midfielder John Ogu also commended the condition of the pitch.

 

The Akwa Ibom State Government has assured the pitch will be worked on for Saturday’s game and there were several inspection visits including one with officials from the Algeria Football Federation (FAF) led by their vice-president.

Nigeria Vs Algeria: Fresh ‘Fears’ Over Use Of Akwa-Ibom Stadium.

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There are fears over the use of the Akwa Ibom Stadium in Uyo which has been pencilled down to host Saturday’s crucial World Cup qualifying match between the Super Eagles and their Algerian counterparts.

 

Feelers from the oil-rich city suggest that the Akwa-Ibom State Governor Emmanuel Udom is on a collision course with Julius Berger, the company that built the edifice and equally saddled with the maintenance.

 

 

A source told reporters in Uyo that that Governor has terminated the contract of the German construction company and they are now spurred for war that may affect Saturday’s game if not promptly addressed.

 

Already, we are making frantic efforts to hear from the representative of the State Government, as many are keen to see that the Eagles arrival and training go unhindered.

 

Saturday’s outing will be Nigeria’s 50th World Cup qualifying home match as they take on the Fennecs of Algeria