CAF 2022: Nigeria to host final

Nigeria has been chosen by the Confederation of African Football CAF, to host 2022 Cup final.

The announcement was made on Wednesday night, May 11, via a statement released by the Confederation.

The statement read, “Caf has today announced that Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria will host the 2021/22 TotalEnergies Confederation Cup final on Friday, 20 May 2022.”

“Caf will confirm the kick-off time in due course.

“This is the first intercontinental major cup final to be hosted in Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.

“Uyo is the capital of Akwa Ibom State – the home of Nigeria’s Premier League side Akwa United.

“Last year (2021), the TotalEnergies Confederation Cup was hosted in Cotonou, Benin where Morocco’s Raja Club Athletic beat Algerian side, JS Kabylie 2-1.”