AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles board their boat off to Benin to face the Squirrel

It was a moment of smiles and team spirit as the players and staff packed their bags as they depart the shores of Nigeria to Benin.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria reportedly traveled to Benin Republic through a chattered boat, as this was due to the travelling restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic which has been ravaging the country. 

It was gathered that the team departed in the early hours of Friday morning, as they posed for group photographs along with the manager, Gernot Rohr and his backroom staff. 

Also, photo of the players spotting an orange life jackets while boarding the boat, as they smiled for the camera.

Nigeria is expected to face Benin Republic in Porto Novo on Saturday, and three days later host Lesotho at the Teslim Balogun stadium in Lagos. 

Although, the Eagles only need a point from these two games to seal their qualification for the AFCON tournament in Cameroon haven picked up eight points from four matches  in group L. 

While Benin Republic are in the second spot with seven points.