Sixty buses for Nigeria fans in SA
19/05/2010 07:13

Nigerian football fans will have their transportation worries in South Africa eased considerably with the provision of 60 buses by Premium Sports during the tournament.

Premium Sports Management are the managers of the Naija Fan Village in Durban and CEO Nkechi Obi says her organisation understands the need for easy movement during the World Cup.

"The buses, which will operate on a 24 hours basis have been programmed to take fans to and from such tourist destinations like the Durban International Airport, the Durban Beach Front, match venues, and many others," she said.

Obi added that the procurement of the buses would also help in reassuring Nigerians of their safety while in South Africa.

"The whole essence of the Naija Fan Village is to offer Nigerian fans a uniquely Nigerian atmosphere during the World Cup, as a way of ensuring a truly befitting appearance by Nigeria and the Super Eagles.”

The Naija Fan Village, located 15 minutes from the Durban airport and the stadium, has facilities that include standard accommodation made up of 3 500 beds, cafeteria, swimming pool, gymnasium, and a 5,000 capacity outdoor viewing centre with screens to cater for VIP, Fan Club members and general visitors.

Other facilities at the centre include a church, a mosque, a mini shopping complex, merchandise stands, exhibition stands, match ticket terminals, and several kitchens offering both continental and Nigerian dishes.

Obi says the centre is expected to cater for an estimated daily audience of 5 000 persons, a total of between 160 000 and 200 000 persons over the 32 days of the event.

"Naija Fan Village is designed to maximize the experience of the World Cup for both the average Nigerian and international football fan, and also serve as an opportunity to project a positive image of Nigeria to one of the most travelled persons in the world – the average football fan," she said.



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