The Nigerian national football team landed in Ivory Coast earlier today, Wednesday, as part of their preparations for the upcoming 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023.
The official Twitter account of the Nigerian team shared a photo, showcasing the players donned in the official Nigerian attire with green turbans and white jalabiyas.
The accompanying caption stated, “Committed to doing it again, and we will give our all. Abidjan, Ivory Coast.”
Committed to doing it again, we will give it our all. Enroute Cote D’Ivoire 🛫🛫🛫#SoarSuperEagles #LetsDoItAgain pic.twitter.com/nDc74gq4Wd
— 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) January 10, 2024
Nigeria, placed in Group A for the AFCON, will compete against the host nation Ivory Coast, along with Guinea and Equatorial Guinea.
The team, led by coach Gernot Rohr, faces a challenging group stage and aims to make a strong impact in the tournament.
Notably absent from the Nigerian squad is striker Victor Boniface from Bayer Leverkusen, Germany, due to a thigh injury.
In his place, the French club Nice’s forward, Terem Moffi, has been called up as a replacement.
Nigeria enters the AFCON 2023 competition as the team with, reaching an impressive 450.50 million euros.
The squad is eager to demonstrate their prowess on the field and pursue success in the continental championship, eyeing another title to add to their illustrious football history.
As the nation holds its breath in anticipation, the Nigerian team’s arrival in Ivory Coast marks the beginning of what promises to be an exhilarating football spectacle, with fans eagerly awaiting the kick-off of AFCON 2023.
The symbolic choice of green turbans adds a touch of national pride to the team’s attire, symbolizing unity and determination as they embark on their quest for glory on the African stage.
