Ghana’s Ministry of Youth and Sports has announced that 20,000 tickets have been sold on the novel e-ticket platform introduced by the government for the 2022 World Cup playoff between the Black Stars and the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
Ghana host Nigeria in the first leg of the 2022 World Cup playoff at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on March 25,2022.
The second leg encounter comes off at the Moshood Abiola Sports Stadium in Abuja on March 29,2022.
In a statement released by the Sports Ministry the 40,000 seater capacity stadium has been filled by 50 per cent.
“With less than 48 hours to kick-off for the much-awaited encounter between the Black Stars and the Super Eagles of Nigeria, we are happy to announce that our novel e-ticket sales, initiated by the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has so far registered nearly 20,000 tickets which is half the capacity of the Baba Yara Stadium.
Considering that this is the first time we are using this technology, we are quite impressed by the remarkable patronage and success of the initiative.
We thank the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for initiating this drive and pushing all stakeholders to make it possible for this crucial World Cup playoff with Nigeria.
Indeed, we are getting into a new era where the scramble for tickets at stadium gates will be a thing of the past.
It is Digi-time and it is time for convenience. Thank you, Mr. Vice President and all our partners.
*To conveniently get your ticket online for Friday’s match between the Black Stars and the Super Eagles of Nigeria, dial *711# on all networks and follow the steps.*
Get your e-ticket on time to save time and disappointment at the gates.
Source: ghanasoccernet.com