Super Eagles of Nigeria arrive Abidjan for 2024 AFCON
The Super Eagles of Nigeria has today landed in grand style in Abidjan, capital of Ivory Coast ahead of the commencement of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON.
The team touched down at the Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport, Abidjan, aboard a chartered flight, in uniform all-white traditional kaftan with green cap to match where they were welcomed by fans, who hailed and justled to take pictures with them.
The day before, they were hosted to a send-forth dinner by Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, after they arrived from Abu Dhabi, where they had a week-long pre-tournament training.
In Abidjan, the team, as members prosecute their group campaign.
Super Eagles of Nigeria arrive Abidjan for 2024 AFCON photo credit NGSupereagles
The 25-man team of players and officials on the entourage, except strikers Kelechi Iheanacho and Terem Moffi, who will join the team later will be lodged at the prestigious Pullman Hotel as they begin their group campaign.
The Super Eagles open their campaign against Equatorial Guinea on Sunday, followed by a clash with hosts Cote D’Ivoire on Jan. 18, and end the group campaign with Guinea-Bissau on Jan. 22.
Dolupo Balogun
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