Nigeria U20 male national team arrived Burundi on Thursday ahead of the first leg, second round Caf U20 Nations Cup qualifying clash with the hosts on Saturday.
The 31-man Nigerian delegation made up of 18 players and 11 officials landed at the Burundi international Airport at about 1pm Nigerian time - 2pm Burundian time after they departed Nigeria on Tuesday at 1pm.
Among the Nigerian delegation are NFF executive committee member Babagana Kali as leader of the administrative crew, NFF assistant technical director Siji Lagunju with coach Emmanuel Amuneke leading the coaching crew.
They were welcomed by officials of the Nigeria Embassy in Burundi led by the deputy secretary Chrisantus Micheal and counselor officer Chukwueze Dennis. Also present to receive the team were officials of the Burundian Football Association.
The team were transferred to five star Sun-safari Club Hotel, where they will be accommodated ahead of the game.
Latest reports shows that Tobechukwu Ibe was replaced by Opeh Samuel after he failed a late fitness test following team doctors' assessment.
The Flying Eagles had a light training session at 5pm on Thursday and will train again at 3pm Burundian time on Friday.
