Members of the Super Eagles team were dressed in native attires, putting on a white kaftan with green caps, showcasing Nigeria’s national colors.
The outfits have seen positive reactions from the Ivorians who referred to the Super Eagles team as the Igwes and Okechukwu of Nollywood due to the massive influence of the Nigeria movie in Africa.
The team departed from Lagos on Wednesday after a strategic week-long camp in Abu Dhabi
Jose Peseiro’s side spent one week in Abu Dhabi in preparation for the AFCON.
On Tuesday night, the eagles were hosted in a farewell dinner by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu
The three-time African champions will be based at the Pullman Hotel in Abidjan.
Nigeria is drawn in Group A with hosts Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea Bissau.
The Super Eagles’ first game is against Nzalang Nacional of Equatorial Guinea at the Alassanne Quattara Stadium, Ebimpe, on Sunday
