VIDEO: Scare in Nigeria's camp as Super Eagles players are trapped in an elevator

Super Eagles players forcing their way out of the elevator. (Photo Credit: Screenshot from the video)

FOOTBALL VIDEO: Scare in Nigeria's camp as Super Eagles players are trapped in an elevator

VIDEO: Scare in Nigeria's camp as Super Eagles players are trapped in an elevator

Izuchukwu Akawor • 14:01 - 08.09.2023

Nigeria Super Eagles are in Uyo to take on Sao Tome and Principe in an AFCONQ2023

Some Nigeria Super Eagles players received a scare following an incident in an elevator in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

The Super Eagles have reassembled for the final round of matches in the Total Energies AFCONQ2023.

Nigeria will be looking to qualifiers on a high when they take on Sao Tome and Principe this weekend. 

Nigeria vs Sao Tome and Principe

Both nations will go head-to-head for the second time ever in their history.

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The first encounter between the Super Eagles and the Falcons and True Parrots ended in a demolition for the West African giants.

Led by Victor Osimhen, the Eagles thrashed the Falcons 10-0 in a one-sided affair in Agadir, Morocco, en route to picking a ticket to the tournament slated for Cote d’Ivoire next year. 

Super Eagles
The Super Eagles are currently staying at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Akwa Ibom State's Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area.

Ahead of the second leg and final round of games, the Eagles have opened landed in Uyo to step up preparation for the game on Sunday. 

Super Eagles receive a scare

With the team settled and looking relaxed, a video has made its way to social media showing the players stuck in an elevator.

Super Eagles stars trying to force open the elevator at their hotel. (Photo Credit: Screenshot from the video)

As per the video, posted on Instagram, some of the players were seen trying to force open the elevator.

While some people could be heard laughing at the incident, it was clear to see that some of the players looked scared by the ordeal.

Southampton midfielder, Joe Aribo, was pictured doing a sign of the cross after the players were able to find their way out. 

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