AFCON 2019: Seychelles, Egypt games - Super Eagles 'in high spirit' - Ibitoye

Super Eagles in training - Getty

The Super Eagles of Nigeria intensified their preparations for the 2019 AFCON qualifier against Seychelles and international friendly against Egypt at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State.


The Eagles trained under closed door at the Stadium.

Toyin Ibitoye, Super Eagles Media Officer, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the stadium that the players were in high spirit preparing for the encounter.

“The team is in high spirit; we are happy and have been here in the past. Last time we enjoyed our stay and that’s why we are here again.

“We are training to win our match on Friday and also to win our friendly with Egypt...” Ibitoye said.

He commended the Delta Government for its commitment to sports development, especially for the provision of sports facilities at the stadium as well as ensuring the welfare of its sports men and women.

However, some football fans expressed disappointment for not being allowed to watch the Super Eagles' training session.

Hundreds of football fans waited outside the stadium as only journalists were allowed just 20 minutes to watch the training session, NAN reports.