The new Anambra Sports Stadium in Awka would be ready to host her first game a Community Shield encounter on December 28 this year, less than three months after work commenced at the arena.
CEO of Monimichelle, Ebi Egbe, who is the project manager confirmed this recently when he played host to Governor Willie Obiano who paid an unscheduled visit to the site last week.
Obiano who was impressed with the pace of work done so far, commended Monimichelle noting that he was confident that the contractor a FIFA certified professional with an impeccable track record of constructing over eight quality turfs all over the country was capable of timely delivery.
Obiano then pointed out that his administration is set to leave a lasting infrastructural legacy for the people of Anambra with the arena which he noted would be world- class with facilities to take care of special athletes.
While assuring the governor that he would deliver the job by the December 28 date, Egbe said the playing turf he is laying at the arena “Is FIFA-approved hybrid synthetic turf with the latest revolutionary pitch cooling system with a 12-14 year wearing warranty.
He further stressed confidence that the athletics track is a Full PU-cast track with minimum 14-year warranty while thanking Gov Obiano for giving his company the opportunity to showcase what they can do.
Chairman of the Anambra Sports Commission, Chief Tony Oli said the Anambra Community Shield would be played at the brand new stadium on December 28, declaring that Gov. Obiano is out to change the face of sports in the state.
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