Mandela Bay Municipality Mayoral Committee member for Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Bassie Kamana has called on the Eastern Cape football lovers to buy tickets early to avoid disappointment as the tickets for the Bafana Bafana versus Congo Brazzaville match are selling fast.
MMC Kamana said the Metro was ‘ready and able’ to host this international match with all systems in place.
The South African senior men’s national team will, on 11 October 2024, face Congo in an African Cup of Nations (AFCON) match at the iconic Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium at 19h00. They will then travel to Congo to play the return match on 15 October 2024.
“I would like to advise football fans within the Eastern Cape to quickly buy their tickets because the current information tells us that the tickets are selling fast. We would like to see the Eastern Cape fans and Nelson Mandela Bay making the largest number of fans at the stadium on Friday. Preparation for this match is almost done, we are ready, our logistical support teams are working around the clock to make sure that we deliver a memorable day,” said MMC Kamana.
Speaking about the safety of the event, Metro Police Commissioner, Andrew Moses said the Metro Police will be all out in and around the stadium to make sure that there is safety and order.
“Working with the SAPS and other safety and security cluster team members we will work to make sure that the event is incident free. We are warning football lovers against public drinking and lawlessness. There will be eyes to make that no criminal activity happens in and around the stadium,” said Commissioner Moses.Commissioner Moses has called on all those attending to arrive early and listen to instructions and guidance of the law enforcement personnel on site.
As thousands of motorists, including public transport are expected bring soccer fans to the stadium, the roads around the stadium will be closed, only authorised vehicles will be allowed to pass. Milner Avenue, Fettes and Prince Alfred roads will be closed on the day of the match.
Nelson Mandela Bay Deputy Director for Traffic and Licensing Eric Tiso said the traffic officers will be in all intersection points directing traffic moving into towards the stadium.
The Mandela Bay Development Agency, the operators of the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium have confirmed their readiness to host one of the biggest matches for Bafana Bafana on Friday.
“Tickets are selling well but we urge all football loving fans to make sure that they secure their tickets to the front row of what promises to be a night of electrifying football as Bafana Bafana take on Congo in a high-stakes AFCON. This is more than just a game; it’s a celebration of our city’s sporting passion and national pride,” said MBDA Spokesperson, Luvuyo Bangazi.
“The Bay is set to come alive with the energy of thousands of fans as we kick off at 7pm. Tickets ranging from R30 for kids to R60 for adults are still available at Ticketpro online, our stadium ticket office, and at various Ticketpro outlets across the city. Gates open a 4pm and we urge supporters to arrive early to enjoy the pre-match entertainment on offer,” added Bangazi.
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