AFCON: Nigeria vs Tunisia tickets sold out

File: Action from Nigeria’s clash against Tunisia at the 2021 AFCON

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Tickets for Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations group match against Tunisia at the Fez Stadium on Saturday have been completely sold out, in a surprise development amid concerns over low attendances at the tournament so far, The PUNCH reports.

The Super Eagles will face what is expected to be their toughest test of the group stage after both sides opened their campaigns with victories.

Nigeria began with a 2–1 win over Tanzania, with Semi Ajayi and Ademola Lookman on the scoresheet, while Tunisia impressed in a 3–1 victory over Uganda. With both teams level on three points, the winner in Fez will all but secure qualification for the round of 16.

Ticket information on the CAF’s official platform confirmed that all three categories for the match were fully booked, with Category 1 priced at 300 Moroccan dirhams (47,734 NGN), Category 2 at 200 (31,822 NGN) and Category 3 at 100 (15,911) with current exchange rate.

Sales are initially scheduled to close 24 hours before kick-off, with a maximum of two tickets permitted per person in line with safety and accessibility regulations.

The sell-out has raised eyebrows given the subdued crowds recorded at several matches earlier in the competition.

Nigeria’s opening game against Tanzania drew an official attendance of 11,444 in the 40,000-capacity Fez Stadium, while a number of other fixtures have been played in front of half-empty stands following a vibrant opening match involving hosts Morocco.

ESPN journalist Colin Udoh highlighted the development on social media, questioning the make-up of the expected crowd and its possible impact on Nigeria.

“Tickets for Nigeria’s game against Tunisia are sold out. Could that be the Tunisia fans making the short flight over to support the Carthage Eagles? Or just Moroccans in love with the Super Eagles? Is this a good or not so good thing for Nigeria?” the veteran journalist wrote on Instagram.

Tunisia coach Sami Trabelsi has already spoken warmly about the reception his team has received from Moroccan supporters since arriving in the country.

After their opening win, he said, “I am sure the whole team is very effective and hoping to have the entire squad fit for all our matches. For us, the city is very welcoming. We are very happy to have the warm welcome of Moroccan fans. For us, we consider all matches to be difficult, and we give them the respect required. Our goal is to improve with each match as we gain momentum.”

Tunisia are ranked significantly higher than Tanzania by FIFA and are expected to pose a sterner challenge for Nigeria, with both teams seeking to maintain momentum in a group that is beginning to take shape.

With a full stadium now guaranteed, the clash in Fez is set to provide one of the most charged atmospheres of the tournament so far.

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