Flamingos Touch Down in Lomé Ahead of Crucial Second-Leg Clash.

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, have safely arrived in Lomé, Togo, as preparations intensify for their decisive second-leg encounter against the Benin Republic.

The team departed the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos at exactly 9:41 a.m. Nigerian time, embarking on a short but important journey as they aim to secure progression.

Upon arrival, the delegation touched down at the Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport in Lomé at 10:08 a.m. Nigerian time, which corresponds to 9:08 a.m. local time in Togo. The team was received in good condition, with no reported issues during transit.

Following their arrival, the Flamingos moved to their base, Hôtel Le Pélican, where they are now fully settled and focused on the task ahead.

Attention quickly shifts to preparations on the pitch, as the team is scheduled to hold their first training session in Lomé later today at 4:00 p.m. local time (5:00 p.m. Nigerian time). The session will be crucial in fine-tuning tactics and ensuring the squad is in optimal condition for the decisive fixture.

With everything now in place, the Flamingos remain firmly focused as they gear up for a vital showdown, carrying the hopes of the nation as they seek to complete the job against the Benin Republic.

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