The Super Eagles of Nigeria went on a walk a few hours to their World Cup opener against Iran.
Before they set out, a sizeable contingent of Iran fans gathered outside the Eagles’ hotel, singing loudly, perhaps to distract the players.
But the Nigerians seemed to pay them little attention, until they embarked on a 20-minute walk and then returned to their hotel for lunch.
Team media officer, Ben Alaiya, dispelled concerns over the fitness of midfielder, Gabriel Reuben, saying: “Reuben has trained twice now with the team and is fit enough for selection as far as I know.
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“Bear in mind that since we arrived Brazil, the team has been training only once a day, so you can see he is up to speed.”
The Super Eagles take on Iran at 8pm Nigerian time, at the Arena de Baixada in Curitiba.
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