Governor Godwin Obaseki, of Edo State has assured the safety and security of players, supporters and all other visitors coming to the state for the Super Eagles’ 2021 AFCON qualifier against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, the state capital.
The game doubles as the first competitive match for the Super Eagles since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic and the first major competitive game to hold at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium since its reconstruction.
The match will be played on November 13, a day after the inauguration of Governor Obaseki and his Deputy, Comrade Philip Shaibu, for their second term in office.
Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, reaffirmed the readiness of the state to host the teams and lovers of football, expressing confidence that the Super Eagles will be victorious.
According to him, the 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, adding that the 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.
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