AFCON 2023 qualifier: Nigeria train in total darkness ahead of Guinea-Bissau clash

Nigeria’s senior men’s national team on Tuesday night trained in the darkness ahead of their crucial 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying round  clash against Guinea-Bissau this Friday in Abuja.

The Super Eagles opened camp in Abuja on Sunday and Jose Peseiro’s side are not taking chances with their preparation to qualify for the 2023 AFCON as the team finally gets a full house in training on Tuesday night.

The three-time African champions will keep a date with the Djurtus in their matchday three encounter on Friday before travelling to Bissau for the reverse fixture next week Monday.

However, on arrival at the Moshood Abiola international stadium to continue their preparation, the Super Eagles were met with a blackout.

The team went on to the pitch to train in peach darkness as Power Distribution company took off the light and the stadium power generator refused to power on.

The Eagles are on a run of four matches without a win, with the team only scoring one goal in that time.

Although, they top of the group with six points and will be looking to seal progress with another six points in the double-header against Guinea-Bissau.

Nigeria’s last appearance at the MKO Abiola international in Abuja was the in-famous 1-1 draw with Ghana which ended the team’s World Cup dreams and Peseiro will be looking to afford a repeat of that performance on Friday.