Amid mixed expectations, the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Wednesday landed in grand style in Abidjan,
ahead of the commencement of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire.
ahead of the commencement of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire.
In the past, many would have no fear vowing that the Eagles were the team to beat.
But recent experiences have proved that such was a dangerous expectations as neither the squad nor their coach has proved reliable.
The team, in uniform all-white traditional kaftan with green cap to match, touched down at the Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport, Abidjan, aboard a chartered flight.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, they were welcomed by fans, who hailed and justled to take pictures with them.
Earlier, the team was hosted to a send-forth dinner by Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos on Tuesday, after they arrived from Abu Dhabi,
where they had a week-long pre-tournament training.
where they had a week-long pre-tournament training.
In Abidjan, the team will be lodged at the prestigious Pullman Hotel, as members prosecute their group campaign.The full compliment of the 25-man team of players and officials are on the entourage, except strikers Kelechi Iheanacho
and Terem Moffi, who will join the team later.
and Terem Moffi, who will join the team later.
Iheanacho has just recovered from a muscular injury sustained at Leicester City FC, while Moffi, a late replacement for injured
Victor Boniface, will join after he has played a Ligue 1 game on Saturday against Rennes.
Victor Boniface, will join after he has played a Ligue 1 game on Saturday against Rennes.
The Super Eagles open their campaign against Equatorial Guinea on Sunday, followed by a mouth-watering clash with hosts
Cote D’Ivoire on Jan. 18, and end the group campaign with Guinea-Bissau on Jan. 22.
Cote D’Ivoire on Jan. 18, and end the group campaign with Guinea-Bissau on Jan. 22.
