AFCON qualifiers: Nigerian players to travel by boat to Benin Republic

Super Eagles

Players and coaches of the Nigerian national team, will make the trip to Benin Republic for their 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, by boat.

The Super Eagles are currently in a Lagos camp, but will depart 24 hours before the match at the Charles de Gaulle Stadium on Saturday.

Gernot Rohr’s men will be expected to return to Lagos by Sunday, ahead of their final qualifying fixture against Lesotho at the Teslim Balogun Stadium.

Nigeria lead the Group L after accumulating eight points from four matches.

Benin are in second place with seven points.

Earlier this month, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick said the FA was contemplating either going to Benin by road or by boat with support from the Lagos State Government.

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