SOCCER FANS IN FOR A TREAT AT THE NELSON MANDELA BAY STADIUM
Monday, November 19, 2018: THE Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium presents a back-to-back dose of Confederation Cup and PSL action in the month of November.
Residents of Nelson Mandela Bay are in line for another soccer sporting feast on Wednesday, 28 November 2018 and Friday, 30 November as Kaizer Chiefs and Chippa United come together for a double header.
Kaizer Chiefs will kick-start their CAF Confederations Cup campaign, against Zanzibar’s, Zimamoto on Wednesday, 28 November 2018 at 19h30.
The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium operator, said they were thrilled to host another sport full week.
“The focus is always on improving the quality of events delivered at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. This forms a large part of our mandate and we are ecstatic to be able to deliver entertaining sports across two major popular soccer leagues.” Said Mpho Mokonyama, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium Manager
“Both Chiefs and Zimamota have played some excellent football in their past matches and have produced incredible quality and skill during their performances ensuring an exhilarating mid-week clash. Fans should not abandon their traditional teams but should support the South African based outfit against visiting teams.”
In less than 48 hours after the Confederations Cup Qualifier, the Bay based outfit will go head to head against Usuthu (Amazulu) in a Premier Soccer League fixture on Friday, 30 November at 20h30.
“Sports fanatics are urged to come in their numbers, cheer and show support to the teams and fill up the stands.”
Mokonyama, added that there are other major sporting tournaments lined up for the remainder of the year. “Without a doubt, the stadium is becoming a value-adding asset to the city through events like these,” he said.
The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, has put together a number of value added offerings for the upcoming games that would suit any pocket in an effort to make premium soccer accessible to the people of the city and province.
“We have launched what is undoubtedly one of the best known value-for-money premium hospitality packages. These afford fans world class entertainment from the comfort of a VIP suite.” Said NMB Stadium Commercial head, Phumulani Hlatshwayo.
“All individual tickets will be available through Ticketpro outlets as well as through the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium’s ticketing office, while package deals are only available through the Stadium’s ticketing office.”
