Igahlo Arrives In France For Nigeria's Friendlies

Watford Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo has arrived the Nigeria camp ahead of friendlies against Mali and Luxembourg, making him the first player to hit the team’s hotel in Rouen, France.


Ighalo travelled to the French city from London, arrived in the evening, and he was received by the Super Eagles team secretary, Dayo Enebi.

Other members of the team led by interim head coach Salisu Yusuf and interim assistant head coaches Imama Amakpakabo and Kennedy Boboye traveled from Nigeria on Tuesday night.

The team who left Nigeria also included Ogenyi Onazi, Etebo Oghenekaro, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Elderson Echiejile, Umar Aminu, Shehu Abdullahi, Kingsley Madu, Musa Mohammed and Brown Ideye.

The other players invited will join them in the French city.

The first of the two games comes up on Friday against Mali, while the second will happen four days later in Luxembourg against the hosts.