'I do that all the time' - NFF boss Pinnick explains why Super Eagles may travel by boat to Benin
Published: March 03, 2021
President Amaju Pinnick has defended the Nigeria Football Federation's decision of the Super Eagles players and officials traveling by boat to the Republic of Benin for their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Les écureuils.
Manager Gernot Rohr revealed that an alternative travel arrangement is being considered
because the roads are not in good condition and it would take a shorter
time if the waterway is used, and Pinnick is on the same page as the German.
However, it is claimed that some unnamed Super Eagles players have kicked against the idea of traveling by boat.
In an interview with Arise TV monitored by allnigeriasoccer.com on Wednesday, Pinnick explained : "Going to Cotonou by boat I do that all the time, when we were going to inspect we did it, there's nothing wrong in exploring other form of adventure in Nigeria.
"There's nobody in Lagos that has not been to Ilashe or been to Tarkwa Bay, so it's the same thing, so what's the big deal.
"Look at the Lagos boat terminal, it's one of the best in the world that I've seen, so why don't we use all those things if we have them.
"So it's just a projection, we have not agreed on it. We are looking at going by road to Cotonou which is our next door neighbor because even if you want to leave Eko Hotel to the Murtala Muhammed Airport it is half the journey of going to Cotonou, so why do you need to fly and go to Cotonou?
"We might either go by road, we are working with the Lagos State Government, from here I have a meeting with the Lagos State Governor.
"There's nobody in Lagos that has not been to Ilashe or been to Tarkwa Bay, so it's the same thing, so what's the big deal.
"Look at the Lagos boat terminal, it's one of the best in the world that I've seen, so why don't we use all those things if we have them.
"So it's just a projection, we have not agreed on it. We are looking at going by road to Cotonou which is our next door neighbor because even if you want to leave Eko Hotel to the Murtala Muhammed Airport it is half the journey of going to Cotonou, so why do you need to fly and go to Cotonou?
"We might either go by road, we are working with the Lagos State Government, from here I have a meeting with the Lagos State Governor.
"All those are things we want to explore and see what is best suited for that and once we say are going by the creeks to Cotonou of course we'll provide every requisite, will provide the enabling environment for them to go in terms of security, in terms of everything.
"But people should look at Nigeria beyond that, there's no country in this world that doesn't have black spots but we live and try to live."
"But people should look at Nigeria beyond that, there's no country in this world that doesn't have black spots but we live and try to live."
The Super Eagles matchday five fixture versus Republic of Benin will hold at the Stade Charles de Gaulle, starting from 1700 hours on Saturday, March 27.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Copyright ANS
All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from allnigeriasoccer.com
All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from allnigeriasoccer.com
Latest News
- Interest in Lookman: Transfer market expert reveals Napoli considering swap deal
- 2025 U17 Afcon: Promising midfielder chooses Uganda over former world champions Nigeria, England
- KAA Gent locked in talks with Super Eagles central defender over new contract
- 'He'll be out for a while' - Nottingham Forest boss confirms Ola Aina suffered a calf injury
- After making European debut, Flying Eagles midfielder Daniel Daga reaches highest market value
- The United States set to announce bitcoin holdings as PAIRMiner becomes first choice for users
- JAMining launches next-generation cloud mining: A new era of wealth creation in 2025
- Osimhen snubbing Boniface: Ex-African POTY reveals why Super Eagles No. 9 was frustrated after WCQ
- Super Eagles target Nwaneri battles club-record signing, makeshift striker, fullback for Arsenal POTM
- 'I almost scored' - Arokodare reflects on Nigeria home debut, delighted dad saw him play at high level


News Categories
- Football Betting
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Casinos not on Gamstop
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- 1Win
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football
- New88
- hi88
- RR88
- hi88