Port Harcourt Ready To Host World Cup Qualifier Cracker Between Nigeria And Algeria
Published: September 24, 2016
The 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and Algeria will be played in Port Harcourt and the Rivers State Government is, as always, poised to play the perfect host.
The game, a Group B 2018 World Cup qualifier will be played at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt on November 7, 2016.
It will be the second 2018 World Cup qualifier involving both countries as Nigeria will face Zambia in Ndola on October 9, 2016 while Algeria and Cameroun go toe to toe the same day in Blida.
Rivers State Commissioner of Sport, Honourable Boma Iyaye says Port Harcourt is ready to play the perfect host ahead of the big fixture.
“Rivers State is ready to play the perfect host to the Super Eagles and the international community ahead of this important game.
“The Super Eagles and Olympic football team have played competitive and friendly matches here in Port Harcourt in the past so this is not novelty in any way.
“It is the utmost desire of the Rivers State Government to support the Super Eagles to ensure qualification for the 2018 Fifa World Cup finals in Russia,” he said.
Igho Kingsley
The game, a Group B 2018 World Cup qualifier will be played at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt on November 7, 2016.
It will be the second 2018 World Cup qualifier involving both countries as Nigeria will face Zambia in Ndola on October 9, 2016 while Algeria and Cameroun go toe to toe the same day in Blida.
Rivers State Commissioner of Sport, Honourable Boma Iyaye says Port Harcourt is ready to play the perfect host ahead of the big fixture.
“Rivers State is ready to play the perfect host to the Super Eagles and the international community ahead of this important game.
“The Super Eagles and Olympic football team have played competitive and friendly matches here in Port Harcourt in the past so this is not novelty in any way.
“It is the utmost desire of the Rivers State Government to support the Super Eagles to ensure qualification for the 2018 Fifa World Cup finals in Russia,” he said.
Igho Kingsley
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