AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles Test Negative For COVID-19 Ahead Of Sierra Leone Clash

The super eagles underwent a COVID-19 test ahead of the clash against Sierra Leone with a negative result for players and coaching staff in Benin, Nigeria.

AllNews reported earlier that the Federal Government has disallowed fans at the event as part of the COVID-19 restrictions though the viral spread has reduced across the country.

The results were good news for coach Gernot Rohr, who now has 23 players at his disposal for the intriguing encounter at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin.

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Our COVID-19 test results are out, each member of the team tested NEGATIVE. #SoarSuperEagles #Team9jaStrong

— ?? Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) November 12, 2020

Nigeria has made a strong start to the AFCON qualifiers, and they will aim to stretch their unbeaten record in Group L against John Keister’s side.

? M A T C H D A Y
⚽️ #Afcon2022Q
?️ Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City
? #SierraLeone
⏲️ 5.00pm
? #NGASLE #SoarSuperEagles #Team9jaStrong pic.twitter.com/ZoZtwWrY7d

— ?? Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) November 13, 2020

The 3-time African champions sit at the top of their group with six points from two matches while Sierra Leone sits at the bottom with just one point after the same number of games.

Head coach, Rohr has stated that they are aiming to secure qualification for the 2022 Afcon finals in Cameroon in the double-header fixtures this month.