Nigeria will square off against Atletico Madrid in a friendly football encounter that will take place at God'swill Akpabio stadium in Uyo. The friendly match is to kickoff by 6pm today. Here are few things you need to know as we count down to 6pm :
This friendly game is going to be star striker, Fernando Torres's last game for Atletico Madrid. The striker has enjoyed successful stints in England with Liverpool and Chelsea racking up a champions league, Europa league and an FA cup in the process. He returned to his boyhood club, atletico Madrid having recorded a decline in form with Chelsea. This match avails Fernando Torres's fans of Nigerian descents, an opportunity to watch their heroe play his last game just right in their backyard.
Top super eagles stars will not be featured. You read it right. Top super eagles stars in major leagues like the EPL and the likes will not have an appearance. Sadiq Umar, Kelechi Nwakali and Chidiebere Nwakali are the notable names to watch out for.
Gernot Rohr to be in the stands. Eagles technical director, Gernot Rohr will not be in the touchline to marshal out tactical instructions to the players. His assistant, Salisu Yusuf will be saddled with the responsibility of making on-field managerial decisions today.
Crowded Stadium expected. The God'swill Akpabio stadium has been host to the super eagles through their world cup qualification, the 30,000 capacity stadium which is touted as the best in west Africa would be bubbling with enthusiastic fans from the 36 states. Akwa Ibom state government has mandated that match ticket which was to be sold at one thousand naira(N1000) be issued to fans at no cost. This gesture will surely make the stadium witness a surge in attendance from fans in the green and white.