Super Eagles Begin Training For Battle Of Pointe-Noire

Ahead of the crucial African Cup of Nations qualifier against Congo, the Super Eagles trained for the first time on Tuesday evening under the guidance of coach Stephen Keshi.

It is noteworthy that all the invited players have now assembled in Abuja, but Villarreal forward Ike Uche and skipper Vincent Enyeama could not partake in the training session having arrived camp late.

The training which lasted for approximately two hours involved ball work, and a training game between the probables and the possibles.

 In - form Aaron Samuel, Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel and Emmanuel Emenike scored for their sides during the practises game.

The squad will have another training session on Wednesday afternoon before leaving for Congo the following day on a chartered flight.