President Goodluck Jonathan led Ghanaian leader President John Dramani Mahama and Ivorian Head of State, Dr. Alassane Ouattara to open Akwa Ibom International Stadium, Uyo yesterday, with Governor Godswill Obot Akpabio, CON, as chief host. The 30,000 – capacity venue, with a bullet –proof State Box that has 70 seats, has been described by the Vice President of Ghana Football Association, Mr. Fred Crentsil (who was sent by CAF to inspect the venue) as being “among the best you can find anywhere in the world.”

The event which kicked off with a lot of cultural displays, dance and the appearance of various artistes including Tiwa Savage, Kaycee among others. An international friendly warm-up game between Nigeria and Ghana U-23 Olympic team climaxed activities at the commissioning ceremony with Nigeria running away with a narrow one goal victory. They lifted the Transformation Cup for the victory.

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