Lagos State Government has set up a mega viewing centre at Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, and 24 other venues for residents to watch the Super Eagles African Cup of Nations, AFCON, semi-final clash with South Africa on Wednesday.
Gatekeepers News reports that the viewing centres are located all over the state to encourage residents to enjoy the game.
The clash with the Bafana Bafana at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake is the fourth tournament meeting, with the Eagles winning the three previous games.
The kick-off time for the game is 6 pm.
The state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, in a statement on Tuesday said it was important for the fans to watch the match as Lagos has the largest base of the team’s supporters.
Omotosho said, “Lagos, being the sports capital and the base of the largest supporters of the Super Eagles, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, deemed it fit to provide an opportunity for all fans to watch the match.
“Mr Governor expressed the hope that the national team will triumph in the match because the team has so far shown capacity and technical know-how to win.”
Apart from the Mega Viewing Centre at Onikan, other centres are located in Agege Stadium; Abesan Sports Centre; Alimosho LGA Secretariat; Agbado-Oke Odo, Local Council Development Area, LCDA Secretariat; L.A. Primary School, Layeni, Ajeromi-Ifelodun; and Anglican Primary School, Aradagun, Badagry.
Others include New Road Primary School, Ajegunle; Femi Gbajabiamila Mini Stadium, Coker-Aguda, Surulere; Epe Recreation Centre; Sprite Court, Festac; Igando-Ikotun LCDA Secretariat; Onisabe of Igbobi’s Palace, Jibowu; Alajede’s Palace, Ijede; Oba’s Palace, Ijegun; Ikorodu Town Hall; and APC Party Secretariat, Ketu.
Also listed as viewing centres are, Campos Mini Stadium, Lagos; Lagos House Car Park, Marina; Mushin Public Library; YMD Garden, Ojo; Olera Football Pitch; Ojokoro Housing Estate; Afolabi Primary School, Oshodi; Papa Playing Field, Oworonsoki and Rowe Park Sports Centre, Yaba.
