Nigeria’s hopeful for glory at the 32nd Africa Cup of Nations finals landed in the city of Ismailia, Egypt on Sunday evening, 11 days to the kick-off of the tournament.
After coach Gernot Rohr dropped Leicester City of England forward, Kelechi Iheanacho and Rotherham United midfielder Semi Ajayi from the earlier roster of 25 players, the Super Eagles flew to Ismailia aboard a chartered flight from Asaba.
The three –time African champions are staying at the Hotel Mercure in Ismailia, where they will spend one week before heading to Alexandria.
On Sunday, 16th June, the Eagles will play against Senegal’s Lions of Teranga in their final pre-AFCON friendly, in Ismailia.
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