Come March 29, 2015, Nigeria will host world champions, Brazil in a friendly match at the newly commissioned Akwa Ibom international stadium.
The announcement was made by Akwa Ibom state Governor, Godswill Akpabio at the opening of the sporting edifice already christened Nest Of Champions.
”Brazil will field the full complement of its stars for the match, including Barcelona star Neymar.” He said
The new 30,000 capacity stadium boasts of 4-tier boasts 4 -tier, covered, seating terrace, all-natural grass, high-tech floodlights and security cameras, 36 emergency exits, bullet proof VVIP and VIP along with other ultra-modern facilities.
Nigeria’s final 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against South Africa will be played there on Wednesday.