The Nigeria Sports Ministry and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have purchased up to 20,000 tickets for supporters to distribute ahead of the country’s 2022 World Cup playoff against Ghana on Tuesday.
Both organizations are attempting to increase support for the Super Eagles by filling the Moshood Abiola Stadium, which seats up to 60,000 people.
“We will buy 20,000 of the tickets and give to fans at designated centres on Monday and Tuesday morning. We want to ensure maximum support for the Super Eagles by filling up the stands.
“The NFF have done well to secure maximum capacity of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium for the match. This move will guarantee us a full house,” Sports Minister Sunday Dare said.
The first leg of the tie ended in a goalless draw in Kumasi.
Nigeria needs an outright win to clinch one of five tickets to represent Africa at Qatar 2022.