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Full house in Asaba as Super Eagles intensify training ahead S’Africa clash

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With the arrival of Samuel Kalu on Wednesday afternoon, all 23 players invited for Super Eagles clash against South Africa are now in the Asaba camp in Delta state.

Gernot Rohr’s team trained openly on Tuesday evening with 22 players (in the absence of the Bordeaux of France forward), but will train in closed doors on Wednesday as they intensify preparations ahead of the vital 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Johannesburg.

The team have been training at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, and are expected to set out for South Africa on Thursday, as the game is billed for Saturday, November 17.

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With 9 points from four matches, the three-time African champions need just one point from Saturday’s encounter to be sure of a slot at 2019 CAF flagship tournament in Cameroon.

Meanwhile, Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has pledged an incentive of $25,000 for every goal scored in the game by the Eagles.

To this, Rohr said: “I thank the Delta State Government for their hospitality and for making us feel so comfortable. The Super Eagles will continue to work hard to make all those who have played one role or the other in their progress happy that their investment in the team is not a waste.”

After the game in Johannesburg on Saturday, The Super Eagles will return to Asaba to face Uganda in an international friendly billed for next Tuesday.

 

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