Super Eagles begin preparation for Africa Cup of Nations

Taiye Taiwo

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Nigeria have started preparation for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations at their training base in Asaba on Monday.

Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi and Leganes defender Kenneth Omeruo arrived at the team's base on Monday to swell the camp to 20.

While coach Gernot Rohr awaits the arrival of Arsenal's Alex Iwobi, Al Nassr's Ahmed Musa, Bursaspor's Abdullahi Shehu, Udinese's William Troost-Ekong and Changchun Yatai's Odion Ighalo, the available players had their first runout at the Stephen Keshi Stadium on Monday. 

The Super Eagles had a morning training session and then an evening session with fans and the media in attendance.

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After soaking up the sun in Asaba, the players including captain John Obi Mikel took to social media to express their feelings.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The Hard work starts today . 🙏🙏🇳🇬🇳🇬

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Getting ready for #afcon2019 big task ahead 🇳🇬

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Day 1 with the eagles 🇳🇬🇳🇬🦅🦅

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Taiye Taiwo