Fans will pay N1,000 for a spot in the popular stands to watch the World Cup qualifier between the Super Eagles and South Africa's Bafana Bafana on Friday in Uyo. The much-anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier will take place at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, starting at 8 pm.
Ademola Olajire, Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), announced this in a statement on Wednesday. According to Olajire, tickets for the popular stands will be sold for N1,000, while VIP stand tickets will cost N3,000. Ticket sales will begin on Thursday morning at strategic locations across Akwa Ibom.
"Tickets to access the Godswill Akpabio Stadium for Friday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and South Africa’s Bafana Bafana will go on sale on Thursday morning. Tickets for the popular stands will sell for N1,000 each, and tickets to the VIP areas will go for N3,000 each," Olajire said.
NFF’s Head of Marketing and Sponsorship, Alizor Chuks, added that the tickets would be available at several designated points throughout the state. "The objective is to have as many sales points as possible away from the stadium, and ensure that sales are concluded by Friday evening before the game commences," Chuks stated.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), at least 20 players trained on Tuesday evening at the practice pitch of the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in preparation for the crucial clash. This match will be a rematch of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) first semi-final, which the Super Eagles won 4-2 on penalties.
