Ogun @50: Governor Abiodun Declares Free Entry at MKO Abiola Stadium For Falconets vs Senegal Match

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Ogun State, Governor Dapo Abiodun  has declared free entry at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta for Nigeria Falconets vs Lioness of Senegal in the first leg of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers on Saturday.

The government says the gesture was in the mood of the 50years celebration of the state to give residents of the state a sense of belonging.

The qualifier, originally scheduled to take place at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, was relocated to the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta due to the poor condition of the Ibadan pitch.

The Commissioner for Sports Development, Wasiu Isiaka whiling announcing on Friday, said the state government is committed to ensuring that the female team receive the necessary support to excel on the international stage.

The match is expected to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams vying for a spot in the FIFA U20 World Cup billed to hold in Poland.

The Ogun State Government’s gesture is seen as a boost to the team’s morale, and fans are expected to respond positively.

Isiaka posited that the fans presence would not only boost the morale of the players but also demonstrate the collective commitment of Ogun State to sports development.

According to him, the government is committed to ensuring that all national teams playing in Abeokuta receive necessary support to excel on the international stage.