There will be no gate fee for the upcoming FIFA Under 20 World Cup qualifiers between Falconets of Nigeria and Rwanda.
Oyo State Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Wasilat Adegoke made this known while briefing newsmen on the preparations towards the FIFA World Cup qualifier match.
The game is slated for September 27th, 2025 at the Lekan Salami stadium Adamasingba Ibadan.
She said a projected audience of about 20,000 Falconets fans were expected at the stadium during the match.
According to the Commissioner, hosting the match at the Lekan Salami stadium Ibadan would make Ibadan “once again shine as a centre of culture and unity.
Adegoke said the gesture reflected the commitment of Gov Seyi Makinde to ensure inclusiveness “and to give every football loving Nigerian, especially our people in Oyo state the opportunity to be part of the global event.”
She, therefore, called on the people of the state; fathers, mothers, youths, students, workers, traders and football enthusiasts to come out in their numbers to fill the stadium to capacity and cheers Falconets to victory.
“Let the world see the strength and hospitality of Oyo state reflected in the energy of our people.
“The match is more than 90 minutes of football, but an opportunity to showcase our pride and identity as people,” she said.
The State Government had on last week Tuesday approved the sum of N110million for camping and hosting of the match.