Nigeria Squad Jet Off To Sao Paulo Ahead Of Colombia Game

Published: August 08, 2016

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that players and officials of the Nigerian U23 National Team have checked out of the Tropical Hotel in Ponta Negra, Manaus.

According to the media officer of the Dream Team, Timi Ebikagboro, the squad departed for the airport at 1700 hours Nigerian time and the flight from Manaus to Sao Paulo will take off at 1930 hours.

In the final round of matches in Group B, the already qualified Dream Team will face Colombia at the 49,205 capacity Arena Corinthians, São Paulo, while Sweden tackle Japan for a place in the quarterfinals on Wednesday.

The squad will train on Tuesday ahead of the meeting against the South Americans.

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