The Super Eagles delegation from Nigeria left Lagos for
Atlanta, United States on Sunday night for the international friendly against their
Mexican counterparts, that will take
place in the American city.
The Nigerian delegation is headed by NFF President, Alhaji
Aminu Maigari, while Chairman, National Sports Commission and Sports Minister,
Mallam Bolaji Abdulahi is expected also for the game. Already Head Coach,
Stephen Okechukwu Keshi is awaiting the team and his assistants in the United
States.
Those on the Delta Airline flight to the United States on
Sunday are Assistant Coach Dan ‘The Bull’ Amokachi, Hyaondounou Valere and Ike
Shorunmu, the goalkeepers’ trainer. Team doctor, Ibrahim Gyaran,
Physiotherapist, Wale Oladejo, Psychologist, Dr Robinson Okosun, Chidi Ngoka,
who is the Equipment Manager, ACP Abubakar Baba, the Chief Security Officer,
NFF Protocol man, Emmanuel Ayanbunmi and Media Officer Ben Alaiya are also part
of the team.
Four players are on the trip to the US, with CHAN2014 Man Of
The Tournament, Ejike Uzoenyi, leading the likes of defence ace Azubuike
Egwuekwe, Ebenezer Odunlami and midfielder, Shehu Abdulahi for the grade A
friendly.
The delightful thing for the team however is the fact that
teenage central defender, Kenneth Omeruo has not only returned to top flight
football in the English championship, with Middlesborough but was named the Man
of the Match in the weekend’s game against Sheffield United, which his side
lost 1-0. “We are simply delighted at the performance of Kenneth and the coach
is glad that he has started to do those things that he is noted for”, team
administrator, Dayo Enebi Achor said on his way to the US.
Achor, departed Nigeria on Saturday and by Sunday evening he
was on the same flight with Chelsea midfield star, John Mikel Obi to the United
States for the friendly. “I’m on the same flight to the US with Mikel and
Victor Moses is expected on Monday like all other players, because the coach
has said he wants all his players in by Monday”, he said. The duo are expected
to be first to be welcomed for the friendly by Keshi.
Wednesday’s friendly is expected to be played at the Atlanta
Georgia Dome with both countries parading their potential World Cup squads for
the encounter.
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