Lagos State government has stepped up efforts to host the Super Eagles’ last Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on March 22, 2019.
Sports247.ng can report that this is the revelation of Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode’s senior special assistant on sports, Adeboye Anthony Adeyinka.
He revealed that the government is working hard to ensure that the state hosts the final Group E AFCON 2019 qualifier between the Eagles and Seychelles at Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere.
Adeyinka said ongoing work at the stadium was to change the artificial turf to natural grass, which would be completed early enough, in order for them to host the final qualifier.
He stated: “The desire of Governor Akinwumi Ambode is to ensure that the Super Eagles are back in Lagos.
“The contractors have begun to change the pitch from the artificial turf to grass.
“With the level of work going on at the Teslim Stadium, the target would be achieved.
“Lagos is the hub of football and home of the senior national teams. So, we are working round the clock to get the stadium ready before March.
“For the government, the Teslim Balogun Stadium and the National Stadium, Surulere are the base of the Eagles.
“They can only be compared to the Wembley Stadium in London. We know the Lagos fans will be happy to see this dream come through.
“We are not going to relent on our efforts to make the hosting of the qualifier take place.
“Lagos fans will be delighted to cheer their darling team again after a long time of not playing in Lagos.”
