Super Eagles Arrive in Guinea-Bissau for AFCON Qualifier
The Nigeria Football Federation confirmed that the Super Eagles arrived in Guinea-Bissau on Monday for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture. The team landed at Aeroporto Internacional Osvaldo Vieira at 8:07 PM Nigerian time aboard a chartered Bombardier CRJ900.
They were welcomed by officials from the Nigerian consulate, the Guinea-Bissau Federation, and local Nigerians. The Super Eagles are scheduled to hold a single training session at Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro before their match on Tuesday.
Head coach Wilfred Ndidi and captain Wilfred Ndidi will address reporters prior to the training session. Acting general secretary Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme addressed the squad upon arrival, emphasizing the importance of securing maximum points and cautioning against underestimating Guinea-Bissau, noting their resilience in previous tournaments.
Ethiopian official Tewodros Mitiku will serve as the centre referee for the match.
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