Regardless
of who carries the day, Nigerians are out to support good football and
enjoy the game between the home-based players and a Spanish football
giant.
The GOtv MAX Cup will see the Los Rojiblancos play against the
Super Eagles on Tuesday, May 22 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a survey shows that
football fans in Uyo are delighted that the match was taking place in
the capital city.
The fans said they were thrilled that Uyo is the first Nigerian
city to host the newly-crowned Europa League winners and looking forward
to physically seeing the players they watched on television.
An enthusiast said, “I am happy that Atletico Madrid is coming
to Uyo,” a survey by Bamidele Johnson, the Media Officer for the GOtv
MAX Cup quoted Inya Bassey as saying.
“I will definitely be at the stadium to watch the team. I pray
and hope that the Super Eagles give a good account of themselves.”
Another, Sunday Ndifreke thanked MultiChoice for facilitating the
visit of Atletico Madrid, adding that he was an admirer of their
manager, Diego Simeone.
“I want to sincerely thank MultiChoice for putting together the GOtv MAX Cup and having it hosted in Uyo.
“I am a fan of Simeone because his team always gives everything. I definitely will be at the stadium,’’ he said.
Samuel Okon, a self-confessed Atletico Madrid fan, said the GOtv MAX Cup represents a dream fulfilled.
According to him, he will be going to watch the match with his
brother, who is also a supporter of the Spanish team when they play in
Uyo.
Atletico Madrid have had an impressive season and are currently placed second on the LaLiga standings.
Diego Simeone’s side also won the UEFA Europa League Cup following their 3-0 win over Olympique Marseille on May 16.
The kick off time for the match is 7pm Nigerian time.
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