Rohr on training under partial darkness in Porto-Novo, latest fitness update, Super Eagles target vs Benin

The Fédération Béninoise de Football have seemingly attempted to frustrate the Nigeria national team, a day before their meeting with the three-time Africa champions.

The Super Eagles had a feel of the Stade Charles de Gaulle, venue of the matchday five African Cup of Nations qualifying fixture, but trained under partial darkness as there was no light in the stadium.

On a positive note, Gernot Rohr revealed that all the twenty-four players named on the roster are available for selection against the Squirrels as they came through the final session unscathed.

"It was a very special journey, it was nice but it was not easy, we had some little problems but we arrived well and even if it was late we could do a training session," Rohr said after Friday evening's workout.

"There was no light but we handled it, we have the full moon so there was little light.

"Tomorrow I feel good harmony in my team. Even if there are some problems we are all the time having a positive mind.

"It's a big challenge to win here tomorrow because they didn't lose a match since eight years, so we want to do that.

"We know that a draw we have the ticket for the AFCON. This is our first target and then later we speak about the second match.

"Everybody is fit, no injuries and I hope we can do what we want to do."

Nigeria will qualify for  next year's Africa Cup of Nations with a game to spare if they avoid defeat to the Squirrels.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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