Nigeria vs South Africa: Full List of 25 Free Mega Viewing Centres in Lagos for AFCON 2023 Matches
- The Lagos state government set up a mega viewing centre at the Onikan Stadium, Lagos (now Mobolaji Johnson Arena) for the Super Eagles/Bafana Bafana match
- Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration also provided 24 other free viewing centres in different locations in the state.
- Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, said the initiative was to provide an opportunity for football fans to watch the crucial semi-final match.
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Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro and government policy.
Onikan, Lagos state - Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration has provided 25 viewing centres all over Lagos state for residents to enjoy the thrills and entertainment of the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Bafana Bafana of South Africa semi-final match in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The AFCON semi-final match between the two giants of African football will take place at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake on Wednesday, February 7.
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According to the post @followlasg, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, stated this during the setup of a mega viewing centre at Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan.
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Omotosho said Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed the hope that the Super Eagles will triumph over South Africa because they’ve shown the capacity and technical know-how to win.
Nigeria has won the AFCON three times, finished second on four occasions, and came in third place eight times.
Full list of free viewing centres in Lagos:
- Agege Stadium
- Abesan Sports Centre
- Alimosho LGA Secretariat
- Agbado-Oke Odo, Local Council Development Area, LCDA, Secretariat
- L.A. Primary School, Layeni, Ajeromi-Ifelodun
- Anglican Primary School, Aradagun, Badagry
- New Road Primary School, Ajegunle,
- Femi Gbajabiamila Mini Stadium, Coker-Aguda, Surulere,
- Epe Recreation Centre
- Sprite Court, Festac
- Igando-Ikotun LCDA Secretariat
- Onisabe of Igbobi’s Palace, Jibowu
- Alajede’s Palace, Ijede
- Oba’s Palace, Ijegun
- Ikorodu Town Hall
- APC Party Secretariat, Ketu
- Campos Mini Stadium, Lagos
- Lagos House Car Park, Marina
- Mushin Public Library
- YMD Garden, Ojo
- Olera Football Pitch, Ojokoro Housing Estate
- Afolabi Primary School, Oshodi
- Papa Playing Field, Oworonsoki
- Rowe Park Sports Centre, Yaba
Supercomputer predicts Nigeria vs South Africa winner
Legit.ng earlier reported that a supercomputer tipped the Super Eagles of Nigeria to defeat the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in the semi-final match.
Opta's supercomputer predicted that the Super Eagles have a 54.7% chance of defeating South Africa and advancing to the final.
The Bafana Bafana has a slimmer chance of 23.1% defeating the Super Eagles in the semi-final, while there is a 22.2% chance that the crucial tie might end in a draw and, ultimately, a penalty shootout.
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