AFCON2022: Journalists Barred From Benin Match
By Victor Ofure Osehobo
Journalists are barred from covering Friday’s 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone.
Only the TV channels with the rights to beam the match live will be allowed into the stadium, according to the Confederation of African Football, CAF.
In the same vein, only photographers of participating teams would be allowed at the match and no journalists or supporters would be allowed inside the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City venue of the match.
The Confederation of African Football last week categorically stated that there will no mixed zone, virtual press conference only if possible (media officers from both teams only).
The above puts to rest all previous speculations regarding having spectators at the match venue, and whether members of the media would be allowed into the arena.
NFF’s Director of Competitions, Bola Oyeyode on Monday said only individuals accredited by the NFF would be allowed inside the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium for the Day 3 qualifier, which will kick off at 5pm Nigeria time.
