Super Eagles Arrive In London Ahead Of Third Pre-World Cup Friendly; Okechukwu & Etebo In Camp
Published: March 24, 2018
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Super Eagles players and officials have landed in the English capital, London, ahead of their international friendly against Serbia.
The three-time African champions began the last international break of the season with an impressive 1-0 win over Poland at the Municipal Stadium in Wrocław.
Las Palmas midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo and Akwa United striker Gabriel Okechukwu were already at the team hotel before the squad arrived, while Junior Ajayi has given his word that he will link up with the team this weekend.
The number of goalkeepers in camp is still two as Daniel Akpeyi is unlikely to travel to England, the Chippa United netminder was not issued a visa on Friday, March 23.
The Nigeria Football Federation officially informed that Super Eagles players traveled in comfort to London on an all business class seat executive jet and they have applauded the NFF for pulling out all the stops in getting the team adequately prepared for the World Cup.
Nigeria, who are the 'home team', will lock horns with Serbia at the Hive Stadium, home ground of EFL League Two club Barnet on Tuesday, March 27.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
The three-time African champions began the last international break of the season with an impressive 1-0 win over Poland at the Municipal Stadium in Wrocław.
Las Palmas midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo and Akwa United striker Gabriel Okechukwu were already at the team hotel before the squad arrived, while Junior Ajayi has given his word that he will link up with the team this weekend.
The number of goalkeepers in camp is still two as Daniel Akpeyi is unlikely to travel to England, the Chippa United netminder was not issued a visa on Friday, March 23.
The Nigeria Football Federation officially informed that Super Eagles players traveled in comfort to London on an all business class seat executive jet and they have applauded the NFF for pulling out all the stops in getting the team adequately prepared for the World Cup.
Nigeria, who are the 'home team', will lock horns with Serbia at the Hive Stadium, home ground of EFL League Two club Barnet on Tuesday, March 27.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
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