Players and officials of the Super Eagles on Friday left for Porto Novo by speed boat, ahead of tomorrow’s 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin Republic.
The players were in high spirits as they boarded the boat.
Some of them had raised concerns over the mode of transportation, but head coach Gernot Rohr, who has already made the trip, said it will be the best way to get across to the neigbouring country.
“Last Saturday, I made the trip and we were flying on the water. It was so quick and calm. The trip by boat to Benin is about an hour long. Rohr said.
Nigeria have opted for boats, because of the bad roads between the two countries and the many protocols for a short flight across the border.
Meanwhile, Anaedoonline.ng reported that Leicester City striker, Kelechi Iheanacho was the last player arrive at the Super Eagles camp, ahead of their 2022 AFCON qualifiers against the Benin Republic and Lesotho.
Iheanacho, who is currently in hot-form for the Foxes, arrived at the Super Eagles camp on Wednesday. His late arrival was due to a mix-up in his flight itinerary.
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This was confirmed on the Super Eagles verified Twitter handle on Wednesday morning. This means all 24 players invited for the Benin and Lesotho fixtures are now in camp for the two qualifiers.
Gernot Rohr’s men will travel to Cotonou on Friday for their matchday five clash against Benin in Porto Novo on Saturday.
The three-time African champions will also tackle Lesotho next week Tuesday in Lagos.
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr spoke on several issues in the national team, during a media parley in Lagos, ahead of their AFCON qualifiers versus Benin and Lesotho.
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On the upcoming game against Benin Republic, Rohr said ‘Everyone wants to beat Nigeria, it is normal. We also want to win there (Porto Novo), so it’s a big challenge because they’ve not lost a match at home in eight years.
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