The Super Eagles are camped in Eko Hotel ahead of the first of two Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifying matches against Central African Republic . The Eagles will meet CAR in Lagos on Thursday and face the same team again on October 10 in Douala, Cameroun.
As at yesterday evening, only four players were in the camp, but officials of the team told The Guardian that they expect the number to swell to 20 later yesterday. A Nigeria Football Federation official, who pleaded anonymity, told The Guardian yesterday that the federation has directed that anybody without an official business in the Eagles’ camp should not be allowed near the venue.“We know some people will want to see the players, but this is not the time for that. We are here for serious business.”
Meanwhile, the NFF is still awaiting CAF’s decision on the stipulated number of fans to be allowed in the stands to watch the Group C game.