Saturday, October 8, 2016

Zambian President to watch Iwobi, Mikel, others


ZAMBIAN President, Edgar Lungu has confirmed that he will be guest at the Ndola stadium where he would catch a glimpse of some Super Eagles stars of Arsenal, Alex Iwobi, Man City's Kelechi Iheanacho, Chelsea's John Mikel Obi as they battle Chipolopolo in Sunday's 2018 World Cup qualifying match.
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) gave the information after it stated that there will be no free entry at the match.
FAZ was reacting to unofficial statements that FAZ Patron His Excellency the President of Zambia Edgar Lungu would buy off the tickets to allow free entry.
“The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) hereby advises Zambia national football team supporters and the public in general that only patrons with valid tickets or credentials will be allowed into the stadium,” a statement from FAZ read.
“Match Organising Committee Members, Security officers and Match Day Ushers will not allow entry into the stadium to individuals or groups without valid tickets or credentials. Please take this as FAZ official notification.”