Super Eagles in high spirit as they depart for Porto Novo by boats
Players and officials of the Super Eagles have departed Nigeria to Porto Novo by speed boat to keep a date with Benin Republic in the AFCON qualifier.
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The players are in high spirit as they boarded the boat.
Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr had assured the team will enjoy the boat trip across to Benin ahead of their AFCON qualifier Saturday.
Some of the players have raised concerns over the boat trip, but Rohr, who has already made the trip, said it will be the best way to get across to the neigbouring country.
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Super Eagles of Nigeria on their way to board speed boats to Porto Novo for the Africa Nations Cup game with Benin Republic on Saturday pic.twitter.com/2fpo8VKUmj
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“It will be the best way to go there,” Rohr said.
“Last Saturday, I made the trip and we were flying on the water.
“It was so quick and calm.”
The trip by boat to Benin took more than an hour.
Nigeria have opted for this form of transportation because of the bad roads between the two countries, while there are too many protocols for a short flight across the border.