Ahead of the NNL Super 8 scheduled for July 5th- 12th in Delta State, one of the venues to be used, the Jay Jay Okocha Stadium Ogwashiukwu is now wearing a new look.
The arena which is located in the home town of Super Eagles legend Austin Jay Jay Okocha is being given a face-lift.
The surroundings of the stadium has been cleaned even as other facilities around the stadium are being touched.
Chairman of the Nigeria National League Board George Aluo said: 鈥漌e are super excited that the facilities at the Jay Jay Okocha Stadium Ogwashiukwu have undergone some changes.
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This is in line with the promise made by His Excellency, Governor of Delta State Rt. Honourable Sheriff Francis Oborevwori that the state will ensure that players and officials have the best environment to express their God given talents.鈥
Eight teams Crown of Ogbomosho, Kun khalifat of Owerri, Doma United FC of Gombe, Osun United of Oshogbo, Wikki Tourists of Bauchi, Yobe Desert Stars of Damaturu, Warri Wolves of Warri and Barau FC of Kano will trade tackles in what has been described as the battle of titans.
The teams will be battling for slots to determine the four teams that will be promoted to the Nigerian Premier league.
鈥淭he high standard witnessed during the regular season will be taken to a higher level as teams battle for supremacy, promotion and prestige,鈥 Aluo further assured.
鈥 If the standard of the regular season was so high, then what lies ahead in the Super 8 promises to be super fantastic. I urge the fans to troop out to watch the best of Nigerian football.鈥