By Olamilekan FAWAS
Following last week’s exit of the Super Eagles from the 2018 FIFA World Cup, members of the team have been leaving their Essentuki Camp Base in Russia in trickles.
The Director of Communications of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ademola Olajire, said most of the players have left Russia for their respective bases.
“Instead of returning to Nigeria, the Super Eagles players have been returning to their respective bases one after the other, where they have since reunited with their families,’’ he said.
Players who have had their early exit from the camp include team captain Mike Obi, OdionIghalo, Victor Moses, KelechiIheanacho, Leon Balogun, Alex Iwobi, Kenneth Omeruo and TyronneEbuehi.
Olajire, however, said those remaining in the team’s camp include Daniel Akpeyi, IkechukwuEzenwa, Francis Uzoho, John Ogu, ChidozieAwaziem, OghenekaroEtebo and Simeon Nwankwo.
He told reporters that the duo of Ahmed Musa and Bryan Idowu are staying put in Russia where they ply their trade for their respective clubs.
TBI Africa reports that while Musa plays for CSKA Moscow, Idowu is a defender forAmkar Perm of Russia.
However, the team’s Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, had stayed back in the team’s Essentuki camp to mark his 65th birthday anniversary on Thursday.ToyinIbitoye, the team’s Media Officer, also said the coaching staff and other backroom staff would depart Russia on Fridayand arrive in Abuja on Saturday last week.
TBI Africa reports that the Super Eagles had failed to reach the competition’s second round after a 1-2 loss to Argentina in their last Group D game played at St. Petersburg.
