2018 World Cup qualifiers: Super Eagles players pictured in Rabat ahead of Algeria clash (Photos)
The Super Eagles team have started preparation for Friday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Algeria which is scheduled to take place in Constantine.
All the technical crew arrived in Rabat, Morocco on Sunday, alongside four players: Ahmed Musa, Wilfred Ndidi, Mikel Agu and goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa.
On Monday, Oghenekaro Etebo, Alex Iwobi, Olanrewaju Kayode, Henry Onyekuru, Chidiebere Nwakali, Kelechi Iheanacho, Uche Agbo and Chidozie Awaziem arrived in Casablanca just after noon, and were immediately driven to Golden Tulip Farah in Rabat, where the Super Eagles team are staying.
Also in camp is Turkey-based defender Kenneth Omeruo and Israel –based duo of John Ogu and Anthony Nwakaeme.
Team administrator Dayo Enebi Achor confirmed to thenff.com that team captain Mikel John Obi, as well as goalkeepers Francis Uzoho and Daniel Akpeyi, are expected in Rabat on Tuesday.
On Friday, the Super Eagles, who have already secured the Russia 2018 World Cup ticket, will fly to Constantine, where they face the Fennecs at the Stade Mohamed Hamlaoui from 8.30pm Algeria time on Friday.
On Saturday, the Nigerian team will fly aboard a chartered flight to Krasnodar in Russia where they will play Argentina in a friendly match on Tuesday.