Buhari to be represented by Fashola at Nigeria, Zambia match today

The president of Nigeria, his excellency Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR) will be represented by the Honourable Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN) at today's 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying showdown between the Nigerian Super Eagles and the Chipolopolo of Zambians in Uyo.

According reports, the former Lagos state governor, Fashola has frequently hosted the grand finale of the Federations Cup (now know as AITEO Cup) competition and is a noted football enthusiast, will leave for Akwa Ibom state capital today through air.

The top politicians and Nigerian officials to grace todays match are but confirmed, the president of the Senate house, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki, Minister of Youth and Sports, Barr. Solomon Dalung and the Chairman of the Senate and House Committees on Sports, Senator Obinna Ogba and Hon. Goni Bukar Lawn will also be at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.

The governor of Akwa Ibom state, who is the host governor, Udom Emmanuel and members of the Akwa Ibom State cabinet, NOC President Habu Gumel and Members of the NFF Executive committee and Management will not be left out as those expected to be there.

The Nigerian Super Eagles needs to join 10 other nations that have already qualified  for the 32 - team football showdown in Russia next year, and so they require only the minimum win against the Chipolopolo today because they are three points ahead of the second placed Zambia in their group.