Monimichelle PRT Pitch passes elite test as Elkanami Warriors begins continental campaign at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne

Monimichelle PRT Pitch passes elite test as Elkanami Warriors begins continental campaign at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne



By Olayinka Elebute




Babagana Zulum  Boys begin African campaign in Ikenne on GMA-certified surface as Ebi Egbe’s team delivers match-ready pitch_

Another Nigeria’s representatives in the CAF Confederation Cup, El-Kanemi Warriors, begin their continental journey today against UDIB of Guinea-Bissau at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne.

Beyond the 90 minutes, all eyes will also be on the playing surface as the Monimichelle PRT pitch undergoes its first CAF matchday test of the season.

THE GAME
The Borno-based side will be hoping to start their campaign on a winning note in front of home fans, the clash against UDIB is crucial for El-Kanemi to build early momentum in Group stage qualification.

Kickoff is scheduled for today at the Remo Stars Stadium, a venue that has become a home for Nigerian clubs in CAF competitions.

PITCH READY FOR AFRICA
In the last 72 hours, Monimichelle Sports CEO Ebi Egbe and his GMA-certified grounds team have executed a full elite preparation program on the PRT surface.

The work included surface inspection, infill levelling, moisture management, ball-roll verification, and magnetic scanning to meet CAF competition standards.

"According to Ebi Egbe, "We do not prepare pitches merely to satisfy visual expectations or television presentation. We prepare them to deliver consistent, safe and competition ready performance".

Monimichelle stated ahead of the game.

The company emphasized that for CAF and FIFA games, "the pitch is not a secondary facility. It is a critical component of the competition infrastructure and directly influences the quality, safety and credibility of the match."

WHY IT MATTERS
With Nigerian clubs returning regularly to continental games, the quality of home venues is under scrutiny. And with Monimicelle the country is in good hand and we have delivered the Remo Stars Stadium pitch and we will soon deliver Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port-harcourt and Zamfara as well.

Today’s game at Ikenne will show if Nigeria’s hybrid PRT technology can match the standard expected at CAF level - consistent ball behavior, player traction, and surface uniformity, is all the characteristics of a good playing surface.

GONGNEWS TAKE:
`El-Kanemi needs 3 points. Monimichelle needs to prove the pitch is a worthy investment by Business Mogul Kunle Soname

Today in Ikenne, both Nigerian pride and Nigerian infrastructure are on trial and at the end of the day it's going to be a win-win for all Nigerian to celebrate.

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