All 24 players invited by Head Coach Gernot Rohr have arrived in Tangier and trained on Thursday ahead of Saturday’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifying match against the Lone Star of Liberia.
Commitment, focus and absolute dedication oozed from the session at the training pitch of the Grand Stade de Tangier, with goalkeeper John Noble and forward Odion Ighalo arrival.
“I am happy to be able to make it here. Good to be back with the group and the spirit is excellent,” Ighalo, reigning top scorer of the Africa Cup of Nations, told NFF media after Thursday evening’s session.
There were no dull moments as Captain Ahmed Musa, Victor Osimhen and Kelechi Iheanacho fired from all cylinders to the delight of the technical and administrative staff in moderate weather in Morocco’s principal northern city.
Head Coach Rohr added: “It’s a good feeling here and we hope the weather stays nice as it has been since we got here. Everything is calm and the team has been able to concentrate very well.”
The reception was vibrant as the group welcomed back Ighalo from retirement, as well as midfielders, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi and forward Samuel Chukwueze from injury
On Friday, the Super Eagles will have a feel of the turf of Grand Stade Tangier during the official training in the evening.
The match is scheduled for Saturday, 5pm Nigeria time.
MOLATsportgist 