NFF defends choice of hotel for Super Eagles in Morocco after viral


The Nigerian Football Federation has stepped in to calm the noise over the Super Eagles’ accommodation in Morocco, after fans kicked up dust over the state of the team’s hotel.

 

Football journalist Adepoju Tobi Samuel, quoting the Super Eagles’ media officer, explained what’s actually going on.

 

“The Super Eagles are camped at Rive Hotel. What trended earlier was the view of an old building that can be seen from a window. Rive was chosen because of its proximity to the team’s training facility and the stadium here in Rabat.”

 

That clarification came after Alex Iwobi posted clips showing the rough-looking surroundings near the players’ lodging, which immediately sparked reactions about whether the national team was being properly taken care of ahead of Thursday’s playoff showdown with Gabon.

 

Nigeria made it to the playoff round after finishing second behind South Africa in Group C. Now they face Gabon in the semifinal, with the winner going on to meet either DR Congo or Cameroon in the final.

 

The ultimate winner will secure a spot in the intercontinental playoffs scheduled for March 2026, where a ticket to the FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico will be at stake.

 

 

Super Eagles media officer, Promise Efoghe; 

“The Super eagles are camped at Rive Hotel. What trended earlier was the view of an old building that can be seen from a window.

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