A delegation of Sao Tome and Principe players and officials has arrived in Uyo, Nigeria, Soccernet.ng reports.
The Falcons and True Parrots team arrived via Victor Ata International Airport for their next showdown with the Nigerian national team.
This match is the final chapter of the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 qualifying campaign, but it feels like a mere formality.
Nigeria has already qualified for the prestigious tournament. Meanwhile, Sao Tome and Principe are on the sidelines as their dreams of AFCON glory come to an end.
The Super Eagles have won 4 of the 5 qualifiers and confidently qualified for the 2023 Ivory Coast.
In one of the most special matches in football history, Nigeria took the first leg by storm against Sao Tome and Principe and then went on to a stunning 10-0 win.
The most memorable highlight of that win was none other than the enigmatic Viktor Osimhen, who managed 6 of the 10 goals. The Napoli striker he scored 4 goals, plus he scored 2 goals.
Nigeria are looking to replicate their performances and coach Jose Peseiro has called up some of Nigeria’s best strikers from European football clubs.
Serie A MVP Osimhen, Bundesliga Player of the Month nominee Victor Bonifas, Ghent star Gief Orban and Premier League Player of the Month nominee Taiwo Ahwony are in Nigeria’s squad against Sao Tome ing.
