No tickets on match day: Chiefs
No tickets on match day: Chiefs

Posted in News on Oct 27, 2003.

Match tickets for the mouth-watering Coke Cup clash between Kaizer Chiefs and Ajax Cape Town at Ellis Park on Saturday, November 1, are now available at Computicket outlets nationwide and will not be to sold on match day at the stadium, Amakhosi revealed.



Bearing in mind the magnitude of this important 15h15 scheduled clash, which will be watched by the Fifa inspection committee who will be in the country on a five-day visit to access the nation's readiness to host the 2010 Fifa World Cup, the ticket issue is part of safety and security measures put in place for Saturday's match, which is rated as a category A+ game.



"Both Kaizer Chiefs and Ajax play exciting soccer and have passionate fans so we urge them to buy tickets before Friday night as no ticket means no access to the precinct, due to the fact that tickets will not be on sale on match day," said Ellis Park Stadium (EPS) manager, George Stainton.



"With the support of the South African Police Services (SAPS) and Metro police, together with our great coverage of CCTV cameras, the three perimetre cordon will ensure a controlled and safe approach to the stadium.



"Remember the world will be watching and Fifa will be judging us on this match, so please respect the law both on foot and by cars and do nothing that will damage South Africa's chance of hosting the 2010 World Cup," pleaded Stainton, "EPS is proud to be showcase this soccer match."



Kaizer Chiefs want to assure all their supporters and soccer lovers that all the proper measures have been put in place to make Saturday's game a memorable one.



"It is important that all soccer fans buy their tickets in advance to avoid disappointment," read a statement from the club, "we would also appreciate if all media could assist us in spreading this information as the smooth running of this event is in the interest of the whole country."



For more information on how and where you can obtain your ticket, logon to www.computicket.com, or contact your nearest Computicket outlet.

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