The Nigeria Sports Ministry and Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have purchased 20,000 tickets to be distributed among fans ahead of the crucial 2022 World Cup play-off against Ghana.
The Super Eagles play host to the Black Stars at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium this evening after a pulsating 0-0 draw at the Baba Yara Stadium last Friday.
Ghana arrived in Abuja with 26 players on Monday afternoon to prepare for the second leg tie today.
The Nigeria government wants fans to fill the stadium up to the brim and has therefore collaborated with the Football Federation to purchase 20,000 tickets for fans.
Meanwhile, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has granted approval for 60,000 fans to attend the crucial game.
“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.
A scoring draw will see Ghana qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup mundial in Qatar in November this year whiles Nigeria needs a win to make it at the expense of Ghana.
Nigeria are in search of their 7th World Cup qualification whereas Ghana chase their 4th qualification.