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NFF President Pinnick wants fans to attend Samuel Ogbemudia stadium for Nigeria vs Sierra Leone

The President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has described Samuel Ogbemudia stadium in Benin as ‘world-class’.

The Super Eagles are scheduled to take on Sierra Leone in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying game at the venue on November 13.

The 15,000 seater capacity stadium is wearing a new look following renovation carried out by the Edo State Government.

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Pinnick, who inspected the venue ahead of the Super Eagles game, expressed his delight with the improved facilities he met on the ground.

”There is a tremendous improvement compared to the last time I came, the turf is very brilliant, it’s what you see in world-class facilities.