The Confederation of African Football have confirmed that the CAF Confederations Cup final will take place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo in Nigeria.
Orlando Pirates have one foot in the final after beating Al Ahli Tripoli 2-0 away from home but need to to finish the job at Orlando Stadium on Sunday.
Meanwhile, TP Mazembe beat RS Berkane 1-0 in other the semi-final and it remains to be seen who of the two sides will book their final ticket.
On Wednesday, CAF confirmed that the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo will host the final.
“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 said in a statement.
“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.”
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Bafana Bafana’s only win against Nigeria in Nigeria was at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, where the #CAFCC final will take place.
Good omen for Orlando Pirates, should they make the final? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/Az4mBHta60
— iDiski Times (@iDiskiTimes) May 11, 2022
The news comes after the major controversy around the host country of the CAF Champions League final after CAF confirmed Morocco will host the second successive CAFCL final, which could give Wydad Casablanca a huge home advantage should they make the final.
Wydad beat Petro de Luanda 3-1 away from home in their semi-final first leg, while Pitso Mosimane’s Al Ahly thumped ES Setif 4-0 in Cairo thanks to a brace and two assists by Percy Tau.
