Nollywood actor Aki (Chinedu Ikedieze) was stunned after paying $30 to watch a World Cup match at a fan viewing centre in Dallas, United States

Nollywood actor Chinedu Ikedieze, popularly known as Aki, has expressed shock after learning that fans were charged $30 to watch a FIFA World Cup match at a public fan festival in Dallas, United States.

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The actor shared his reaction in a video posted on his Facebook page on Thursday while at the fan festival for the Group K clash between DR Congo and Portugal.

In the video, Ikedieze quickly converted the fee into naira, telling his followers: “People who have come to watch match, not even in the stadium. This is just the outside, this is where they put big screens. Do you know how much they are charging us? $30, that’s about 40,000.”

He compared the experience to viewing centres in Nigeria, noting that despite the cost, the atmosphere felt authentic.

“It still feels like you are in the stadium. It’s like a viewing centre in Nigeria,” he said.

Ikedieze also expressed amazement at the heavy security and parking fees.

“Police are everywhere. The car park here is $30, bro. $30 to come and watch a game. This is America,” he added.

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The comments were made after DR Congo held Portugal to a 1-1 draw in their opening 2026 World Cup match.

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