THE Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has reiterated that the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, will host the world cup qualifier between Nigeria and Zambia amidst speculations of growing security challenges in the South East.

Sanusi Mohammed Sanusi, general-secretary, NFF, said he has assured some foreign based-players who called to expressed worries over the tension in the South East that adequate security arrangement will be made to ensure a hitch free game in Uyo.

Sanusi, who spoke with Sportinglife in a chat at the Glasshouse, further said it would be unfair to take the match out of Uyo considering the support from the state and the fans who stood behind the Super Eagles from the beginning of the qualifiers. He revealed that there will be different shows and fireworks at the stadium to celebrate Nigeria’s qualification.

“I know that people are worried including the players over the growing security challenges in the South East but I have assured them that the Federation has no intention to move the all important match to another venue. The players are at home in Uyo and moving the match to another will affect the players,” Sanusi said.

The Super Eagles will host the Chipolopolo of Zambia in a must win game on October 7, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital.

– Sept 22, 2017 @ 14:53 GMT /