Ahmed Musa, William Troost-Ekong, Leon Balogun and Alex Iwobi have arrived Benin City for Friday’s 2021 AFCON qualifier against Sierra Leone,
Also in Benin are Tyronne Ebuehi, Jamilu Collins, Joe Aribo and Sebastian Osigwe.
All seven players have checked into the Eagles’ Etherno Hotel in Benin and were cheered on by fans at the hotel.
Aside from the players, goalkeeper trainer Alloy Agu, the team doctor and physiotherapist have also arrived the Edo State capital.
Ethernol Hotel, Benin City
Meanwhile, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, who was not named in the squad for the game, visited the Etherno Hotel base on Tuesday to demonstrate his support for the team.
“I’m still part of the team, so I’m here to support my teammates ahead of the game against Sierra Leone,” the Heartland goalkeeper told Completesports.com.
“It’s an important game for us. We hope to beat them on Friday and in the second leg next week in Freetown.”
The Eagles top Group L on six points after winning their opening two games while Sierra Leone are bottom with one point.
The return leg between the Eagles and Sierra is billed for the Siaka Stevens stadium in Freetown.
By Adeboye Amosu, in Benin City
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