AFCON 2024: Edo opens viewing centres in Ring Road, Osimhen's village, others for Nigeria/South Africa clash today.

The Edo State Government has set up viewing centres across various locations across the State for free live transmission of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final clash between Nigeria and South Africa.

In a statement, the Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Hon. Chris Nehikhare said the centres are strategically located and adequately secured to guarantee the safety and comfort of football enthusiasts and residents.

He noted that the viewing centers are located across the State including Garrick Memorial School Gate; Oliha Market by the Traffic Light; Nadia Bakery, Opposite Uniben Main Gate; New Benin Market, opposite Total fuelling station; Ring Road by Mission Road Junction, and Ramat Park.

Other Edo State Government AFCON 2023 Viewing Centres in other parts of the State include: Jattu Junction, in Auchi, Etsako West LGA; Market Square, Ekpoma, Esan West LGA; and Eguare, Okhuesan in Esan South East LGA (Victor Osimhen's Village)

The statement reads, “We are pleased to announce the set-up of viewing centers across various locations within the Benin metropolis to watch the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final clash between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Bafana Bafana of South Africa, today by 6pm.

“As a government, we understand the unifying power of sports and urge all football enthusiasts, supporters, and members of the public to join us for an exciting and captivating experience, as we cheer on our beloved Super Eagles to victory.”

I wish our governments are proactive on the economy and other sectors the way they are to football

E be like say na Edo people dey reign nowadays O.
First, Shallipopi, now Osimhen.

Misplaced priority!


Nigerian government is really exploiting this competition to their advantage as a distraction for the angry youths.


I hope Nigeria wins!

This is surely going to be a very exciting encounter between Super Eagles of Nigeria 🇳🇬 and the Bafana Bafana of South Africa 🇿🇦 but the Nigerian team shall emerge victorious today by the special Grace of God Almighty 👏

The tension wey this match carry ehn,e be like final for my eyes o

I wish super Eagle all the best today God bless Governor Godwin obaseki

Commendable initiative, The super eagles shall emerge victorious by God's grace🙏

We know that the super Eagles will emerge victorious in this tournament and we applaud Gov. Godwin Obaseki for this display of solidarity by establishing viewing centers around the city.

I haven't seen any viewing centre set up anywhere in Edo state. Not even in New Benin market.

The joke is on Edo state govt