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All set for Ghana/Nigeria game in UK
Accra, Jan 30, GNA – All is set for the international
friendly game between the Black Stars of Ghana and the Super
Eagles of Nigeria at Brentford’s Grifffin Park Stadium,
London on Tuesday, February 6.
The game which is the 55th and will be the first in 2007
since the two sides met in the qualifying rounds of the
Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt last year which is expected
to be characterised by the usual rivalry and fireworks that
engulfs matches between the two West African giants.
In an interview with the GNA Sports from London, Justine
Addo, Chief Executive Officer of JV2I Consult, organisers of
the game described the clash between the two sides as an
unofficial final of the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations to be
hosted by Ghana.
Addo said with the last defeat suffered at the hands of
Nigeria by Ghana and the Stars impressive showing at the
2006 World Cup, the match therefore has a lot to offer fans
of both sides.
According to the Chief Executive, whilst Ghana seeks to
break the new found dominance of Nigeria over them, the
Super Eagles will be relying on the form of Obafemi Martins,
Nwakwo Kanu and Yakubu Ayigbeni who are among the top
scorers in English Premiership to cause a stir.
The Chief Executive outlined the rates of the match as the
Terrace – 22 pounds, Seating – 27 pounds and Limited VIP –
60 pounds.
Addo ashed all media houses who wish to cover the match to
apply for press accreditation at the e-mail address below:
media@ghanavrsnigeria.com, adding that only recognised media
outlets will be accredited to cover the game.
Radio stations wishing to provide live commentary on the
match should apply for the rights at the e-mail -
www.ghanavrsnigeria.com.
GNA
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