AFCON 2022: Eagles Travel To Cameroon By Boat

The Super Eagles are set to travel to the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon by boat.

This disclosure was made by the Lagos State Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) on Tuesday.

It will be recalled that the Eagles traveled to Porto-Novo by boat during the AFCON qualifier against the Benin Republic in March.

Abdulla Balogun, the Managing Director of LAGFERRY said they considered the boat trip following the success recorded by the Benin experience.

Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, Balogun said, “We plan to take Nigeria’s Super Eagles to Cameroon for next year’s Nations Cup after achieving that of Benin Republic — this is a goal we have set for ourselves.

“While onboard, you get to enjoy free Wi-Fi; there are also USB pots and a lot of side entertainment and side attractions enabled by technology.

“It was a major milestone for us to transport Nigeria’s national team to the Benin Republic through the waterways.

“Coming on board LAGFERRY through the international route to the Benin Republic is a mind-blowing experience. We were excited to be part of it.”

The LAGFERRY boss said the success recorded in the Benin game, where the Eagles won 1-0 away, was as a result of the trouble-free trip.

“It reflected on the field of play and it showed on their (players) performances because they came out victorious in the game,” Balogun added.
The 2021 AFCON takes place in Cameroon between January 9 and February 6, 2022, after it was postponed from 2021 due to COVID-19.