Football lover Lagosians have been enjoying watching live matches of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) which is taking place in Cameroon courtesy of the magnanimity of the sports-loving Governor of the state, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who directed the opening of 10 viewing centres across the state.
The viewing centres are being managed by the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) with sponsorship from private sectors.
P.M. EXPRESS reports that the centres are set up at Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere, Campos Mini Stadium Lagos Island, Abesan playground at Abesan Estate, Ajeromi Central Nursery and Primary School, New Road Ajegunle, Bishop Aggrey School Mushin, Epe Recreation Centre, Mobolaji Johnson Sports Centre, Rowe Park Yaba, Agege Stadium, Italewa Ikorodu and Badagry.
It has been a beehive of activities at these centres since the AFCON 2021 kicked off last weekend, so will it be till the last match of the tournament.
When Nigeria took on Egypt in their first Group match on Tuesday, all the centres were filled with Nigerians coming out in their numbers to show their patriotic support for their darling Eagles, who eventually won with 1 – 0. The same enthusiasm is going to be repeated as the Eagles take on Sudan in the second match of the tournament today (Saturday).
According to the sports commission, “The idea of the private sectors partnering with State Government is to bring football closer to Lagos residents which will be more fun and entertaining as fans watch all the matches of the Africa Cup of Nations 2021 (AFCON).
“In addition, the government and the private sectors also want the people to have a feel of football action in the tournament and more importantly to connect to each other as football cut across classes, ethnics and religious.”
“As part of this administration’s theme, the viewing centres will serve as an avenue to bring people together for a better world and this is what LSSC is doing with the AFCON Viewing Centres.”
Courtesy Public Affairs Unit of the Lagos State Sports Commission, P.M. EXPRESS presents photos of thrilling moments from some of these centres.
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