The Super Eagles of Nigeria have travelled to Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
The players and their officials, who dressed in traditional African attires, left the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, for Abidjan on Wednesday morning.
The contingent arrived in Lagos from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Tuesday.
The Jose Peseiro’s team spent one week in Abu Dhabi perfecting strategies for the tournament
They were hosted to a send-forth dinner by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday night.
The three-time African champions will be based at the Pullman Hotel in Abidjan.
Nigeria’s first game is against Nzalang Nacional of Equatorial Guinea at the Alassanne Quattara Stadium, Ebimpe, on Sunday.
(Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe)
