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The camp of the Super Eagles of Nigeria seems to be
bubbling with a lot of players already in camp preparing for two international
friendlies in Belgim.
They had already opened training at the R. Battice FC
trainin groung with 15 players including England based midfielder John Mikel
Obi led goalkeeper Carl Ikeme, defenders Elderson Echiejile, Efe Ambrose,
William Troost-Ekong and Leon Balogun, midfielders Sylvester Igbonu, Rabiu
Ibrahim, Ogenyi Onazi and Obiora Nwankwo and forwards Odion Ighalo, Ahmed Musa,
Moses Simon, Emmanuel Emenike and Alex Iwobi at training on Monday evening.
The Team trained twice yesterday (10am and 4pm) at
the same venue.
Defender Godfrey Oboabona is also having visa issues
in Turkey, as his international passport is yet to be released by the Belgian
Embassy in that country.
Also, Super Eagles’ officials on ground may need to
secure the services of a temporary physiotherapist for massage and medical
matters if by Tuesday, the team’s medical crew (part of the delegation that is
held up in Abuja) is not issued visas to join the group in Belgium. Its been
revealed.
Six home based professionals are in the delegation
yet to be issued visas in Abuja. These are goalkeepers Femi Thomas and
Ikechukwu Ezenwa, defender Chima Akas and Austin Oboroakpo, midfielder Paul
Onobi and forward Prince Aggrey of Sunshine stars.
The Super Eagles takes on the Leopards of Democratic
Republic of Congo in Vise, Liege on Thursday before playing the Indomitable
Lions of Cameroon in Dendermonde on Sunday.
Meanwhile, Ekong and Echiejile twitted while
confirmed their arrival on Monday.
Arrived in Belgium. With my bro the man on fire,
@ighalojude,” Troost-Ekong.
“Just arrived the @NGSuperEagles camp in Belgium.
#UpEagles,” Echiejile
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