Super Eagles have embarked on their trip to Porto Novo, Benin Republic by boat ahead of 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying game on Saturday, March 27.
A tweet on the team’s handle on Friday morning showed photos of the players and officials leaving their hotel in Lagos State to Benin Republic.
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The Nigerian team is traveling using the country’s waterways due to the proximity of both West African countries, months after they played their last match in the AFCON qualifier.
We meeeuuuvveee!#soarsupereagles #Team9jaStrong pic.twitter.com/10DteI7ayR
— 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) March 26, 2021
Nigeria leads Group L table after picking up eight points from four matches while Benin Republic are in the second spot with seven points.
Meanwhile, Lagos state sports commission (LSSC) has announced that tickets for the match between Super Eagles and Lesotho will not be available to the public but an invited few in strict adherence to COVID-19 health protocol.
Earlier, Confederation of African Football (CAF) gave Teslim Balogun Stadium –venue for the Tuesday match — the green light to host only 30 percent of its 20,000 capacity with the caveat that coronavirus measures be taken.
In a statement on Wednesday, Sola Aiyepeku, executive chairman of LSSC, said the decision is in accordance with the directives given by CAF.
He also said the commission is collaborating with Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to work out the list of people to be invited.
Aiyepeku stated;
CAF has uniquely given us permission to have a very limited crowd in the stadium for the game because of COVID-19 restrictions in the interest of public safety. As we continue to fight this deadly virus, I want to inform our fans that the game is not open to the general public. Tickets will not be sold.
He added;
We are working with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on a strict selection process for the few fans that will be in the stands. We know most Lagosians really want to see the Super Eagles and we are hopeful that as we all continue to do our part in the effort to fight this pandemic, the Super Eagles will soon be able to play in Lagos before a full capacity crowd cheering them on. Unfortunately, it won’t be for this game.
See some photos of Super Eagles players travelling to Benin Republic by boat below;
