FIFA has granted the request of the Super Eagles to close the retractable roof of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo ahead of tomorrow’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against the Cheetahs of Benin.
The decision was made following a formal appeal from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), citing weather concerns and the need to maintain optimal pitch conditions for the high-stakes encounter.
With heavy rainfall predicted in Uyo, the closed-roof arrangement will ensure the game proceeds under ideal conditions, while also improving crowd atmosphere and acoustic effect for the home supporters.
Nigeria will be looking to seal qualification when they face Benin Republic in what promises to be a tense and decisive final group clash.
