The Super Eagles this morning departed Lagos for the 2023 AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire on a chartered flight.
Jus take a look at the Super Eagles outfit as they depart Lagos to represent the Nigeria in Ivory Coast for #AFCON2023 ..😍😍😍
— Ibukun Aluko (@IbkSports) January 10, 2024
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They were dressed in uniform all-white and stylish traditional kaftans with green caps and trimmings to showcase the country’s colours.
The direct flight to Abidjan is about an hour and 40 minutes.
Strikers Kelechi Iheanacho and Terem Moffi will both join the squad in Abidjan.
Iheanacho has recovered from muscular injury according to coach Jose Peseiro, while Moffi, a late replacement for injured Victor Boniface, will join up after he has played a Ligue 1 game Saturday against Rennes.
The team were hosted to a send-forth dinner by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Tuesday after they touched down from Dubai, where they trained for six days.
Several teams including the Eagles opening day opponents Equatorial Guinea will also land in Cote d’Ivoire today.
In Abidjan, the Eagles are booked at the Pullman Hotel, which they will share with perennial rivals Ghana, who are drawn in Group D.
Nigeria open their AFCON campaign Sunday against Nzlang National of Equatorial Guinea.
Kick-off time is 3pm.
