The Super Eagles resumed training for the Nations Cup qualifier under the scorching heat of Abuja, the nation’s capital on Monday afternoon, with a vow not to allow heat play any role in their determination to get their Nations Cup return off to a bright start.
Head Coach, Stephen Keshi, set the ball rolling when he told the players that he hates heat but was forced to come into it because the condition in Rwanda on match day might even be worse than the current climatic condition in Abuja.
The players concurred and thereafter the business of the day took off at about 1:15pm and lasted for over two hours.
Midfielder Gabriel Reuben, said he was getting set for the encounter and was sure that his teammates will get used to the weather before the team jets out to Kigali for the qualifier.
Striker Sunday Mba and goalkeeper Chigozie Agbum spoke in similar vein, with a strong conviction that the only thing on their minds at the moment is victory in Rwanda.
All the 19 players in camp took part in the initial light work out before the Heartland of Owerri duo of Bathlomew Ibenegbu, alias Mosquito, and Kabir Umar were excused because they both played in the Nigeria Premier league clash against Rangers International on Sunday.
The Eagles’ sunny training continues today under the watchful eyes of Keshi, who has again challenged the players to prove that they have got what it takes to play at the highest level of international football.
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