The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has arrange a viewing heart at Alex Ekwueme Sq. in Awka, the state capital, for residents to observe the ultimate match of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON closing).
The match that takes place on Sunday is between the Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria and the Elephants of Ivory Coast, the host nation.
In a press release on Saturday, the Governor's Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, mentioned the viewing heart is tagged 'Answer Viewing Centre', including that it’s going to open on Sunday at 7pm.
Aburime mentioned that is the governor’s manner of supporting the Tremendous Eagles and in addition encouraging residents to cheer on their staff throughout the match.
He mentioned there shall be free drinks and popcorn for viewers, including that Ekwueme Sq. was chosen as the placement for the viewing heart due to its area.
The assertion learn: “Aside from the spacious viewing heart at Alex Ekwueme Sq., Awka, there shall be aspect points of interest together with a Disc Jockey (DJ) on stage, free popcorn and liquid for all, visitor appearances and far more. .
“Soludo has constantly expressed his help for the Tremendous Eagles and urged them to take residence the coveted cup.
“Like each Nigerian, the Governor understands that soccer is a side of Nigerian life that is aware of no tribe, gender or class.
“Each the high and low folks categorical pleasure and happiness freely when their staff flops or does effectively with out restrictions.”
The Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria will face the Elephants of Ivory Coast within the closing of the continued AFCON in Abidjan on Sunday.
Nigeria's Tremendous Eagles defeated South Africa's Bafana Bafana 4-2 in penalties on Wednesday to achieve the ultimate of the African Cup of Nations.
The Eagles have been awarded a penalty after African Participant of the Yr Victor Osimhen was introduced down within the penalty space by Mothobi Mvala (South Africa) on the Stade de la Paix in Bouake, Ivory Coast.