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Pictures From The Super Eagles Trip To Benin Republic Via The Waterways by Lanrelagboi: 5:14am On Mar 27, 2021
Following the support promised by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu during the courtesy visit of the Super Eagles of Nigeria to him at the Lagos House, Marina on Wednesday, the Lagos State Government has commuted the team to the Republic of Benin for the 2021 African Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Squirrels slated for Saturday, 27th March, 2021, through the waterways.

Speaking during their boarding at the Five Cowries Terminal, Falomo-Ikoyi, on Friday, the Managing Director, Lagos Ferry Services, Hon. Abdoulbaq Ladi Balogun expressed delight that the team is being conveyed through the waterways saying its a testimony to the huge investment made by the present admnistration of Babajide Sanwo-Olu to make water transportation desirable and a viable alternative to road.

“Its a good one for our brand and a good one for Lagos state.We are excited to take super eagles for their international match in far away Benin Republic; this is the first time it’s going to happen that they are going by water and we are glad to be part of history”

Balogun explained that Lagos State is trying all its best to boost water transportation and promote tourism saying the eyes of all Nigerians and the world are here showing them the potentials of water transportation and water tourism in Lagos State.

“Mr. Governor, since inception has shown much passion to developing the water transportation system in Lagos State. As a mega city we can not afford to travel on the road alone, we have to seek other ways of diversifying the mode of transportation and waterway is readily available and a huge investment is being made by the present administration and that is what we are demonstrating to the Super Eagles, to Nigeria and to the entire world today”.

He assured that adequate security have been put in place to ensure a safe journey, faster and reliable. With adequate presence of Marine Police, CTU and Naval Personnel going with us on escorts with the players and the officers.

He disclosed further that the choice of LAGFERRY is predicated on its state of the art boats that are fully equipped with modern technology like free wifi, onboard entertaiment, its enviable safety records, being able to be monitored real time to ensure passenger safety and having experienced and regularly trained captains and deckhands.

“All our Passengers are insured and we adhere strictly to all safety regulations of compulsory wearing of life jackets by all passengers before boarding and operating within the stipulated time, among other things” he stated

Recall that Governor Sanwo-Olu had charged the team to victory against their opponent and also redeemed the gift promised to a Football Gold Medalist in Atlanta 96, Patrick Pascal, by giving him a new three bedroom apartment in the 360 units Prince Abiodun Ogunleye Housing Estate in Igbogbo, Ikorodu.

https://lagferry.gov.ng/lasg-commutes-super-eagles-via-the-waterways-to-benin-republic/

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Re: Pictures From The Super Eagles Trip To Benin Republic Via The Waterways by Lanrelagboi: 5:15am On Mar 27, 2021
We have arrived in Porto Novo. We also had our mandatory Covid test done at the point of entry.
We've settled in and lodged at the Golden Tulip Le Diplomat Hotel in Cotonou.

#SoarSuperEagles
#Team9jaStrong

https://twitter.com/NGSuperEagles/status/1375460275822985228?s=19

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Re: Pictures From The Super Eagles Trip To Benin Republic Via The Waterways by Lanrelagboi: 5:16am On Mar 27, 2021
Go for glory Eagles

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Re: Pictures From The Super Eagles Trip To Benin Republic Via The Waterways by Lanrelagboi: 5:16am On Mar 27, 2021
More

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Re: Pictures From The Super Eagles Trip To Benin Republic Via The Waterways by Lanrelagboi: 5:17am On Mar 27, 2021
Pictures

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Re: Pictures From The Super Eagles Trip To Benin Republic Via The Waterways by Lanrelagboi: 5:18am On Mar 27, 2021
Eagles

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Re: Pictures From The Super Eagles Trip To Benin Republic Via The Waterways by MANNABBQGRILLS: 5:25am On Mar 27, 2021
From all of us @[color=#006600][/color] : All the very best to our Darling Super Eagles.

Go and conquer.
We Love Nigeria

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Re: Pictures From The Super Eagles Trip To Benin Republic Via The Waterways by MANNABBQGRILLS: 5:25am On Mar 27, 2021
Going to Cotonou by boat, we do that all the time, there's nothing wrong in exploring other forms of adventure in Nigeria

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Re: Pictures From The Super Eagles Trip To Benin Republic Via The Waterways by Prussian: 5:26am On Mar 27, 2021
Sheikh Gumi will see this and be regretting why that water didn't pass through Zamfara.

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Re: Pictures From The Super Eagles Trip To Benin Republic Via The Waterways by Bondinus(m): 5:27am On Mar 27, 2021
Mtcheeeew, as if it's something to be proud of

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Re: Pictures From The Super Eagles Trip To Benin Republic Via The Waterways by PatrickOkunima(m): 5:28am On Mar 27, 2021
U

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Re: Pictures From The Super Eagles Trip To Benin Republic Via The Waterways by macdammy(m): 5:29am On Mar 27, 2021
Hope dem no go embarass us there. .
If them loose the match, as dem dey comeback make the ship captain just pour all of them inside water

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Re: Pictures From The Super Eagles Trip To Benin Republic Via The Waterways by OduntanGabriel(m): 5:29am On Mar 27, 2021
Balogun looks terrified in some of the pictures I see online

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Re: Pictures From The Super Eagles Trip To Benin Republic Via The Waterways by Tic4tac(m): 5:29am On Mar 27, 2021
Wonderful �
Re: Pictures From The Super Eagles Trip To Benin Republic Via The Waterways by santopelele(m): 5:31am On Mar 27, 2021
to serve Nigeria is not by force

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Re: Pictures From The Super Eagles Trip To Benin Republic Via The Waterways by heniford2: 5:31am On Mar 27, 2021
my boys the only thing that unite Nigeria together after match everyone go become pure enemy like die enemy chia the magic in this sports even devil can not explain it grin

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Re: Pictures From The Super Eagles Trip To Benin Republic Via The Waterways by Khd95(m): 5:31am On Mar 27, 2021
Ahmed musa don fat grin

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Re: Pictures From The Super Eagles Trip To Benin Republic Via The Waterways by Pavore9: 5:32am On Mar 27, 2021
Prussian:
Sheikh Gumi will see this and be regretting why that water didn't pass through Zamfara.

You no well! cheesy cheesy

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Re: Pictures From The Super Eagles Trip To Benin Republic Via The Waterways by Nobody: 5:33am On Mar 27, 2021
OduntanGabriel:
Balogun looks terrified in some of the pictures I see online

This comment makes zero sense

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Re: Pictures From The Super Eagles Trip To Benin Republic Via The Waterways by inumidun2010(m): 5:35am On Mar 27, 2021
FINE BOYS everywhere.... Go for Glory EAGLES

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Re: Pictures From The Super Eagles Trip To Benin Republic Via The Waterways by Roon9(m): 5:36am On Mar 27, 2021
And then MTN borrowed them life vests
Re: Pictures From The Super Eagles Trip To Benin Republic Via The Waterways by PussyKing(m): 5:37am On Mar 27, 2021
They are lucky those sea pirate kidnappers no ambush them.

Nigeria is very insecured

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Re: Pictures From The Super Eagles Trip To Benin Republic Via The Waterways by Blaqfellow: 5:41am On Mar 27, 2021
Is only a fool will make this kind of comments on social media
macdammy:
Hope dem no go embarass us there. .
If them loose the match, as dem dey comeback make the ship captain just pour all of them inside water

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Re: Pictures From The Super Eagles Trip To Benin Republic Via The Waterways by owobokiri(m): 5:42am On Mar 27, 2021
This whole waterway traveling is sooo messy and dangerous considering all that can happen that it shouldn't be tried again. This is what happens when you don't have a tough captain. If it was when Stephen Keshi was the captain of super eagles or even Sunday Oliseh, this won't happen. Not a single jet to fly these guys to Cotonou in less than an hour? What if there was a pirate attack or mishap? Imagine the public relations nightmare that would have been for this seemingly shameless country? And how is it that an institution as big as the FA of a country like Nigeria is always complaining of funds, inspite of all the business opportunities available for the marketing department? This is what happens when you have rectangular pegs in horizontal holes..

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Re: Pictures From The Super Eagles Trip To Benin Republic Via The Waterways by Jerryherd: 5:42am On Mar 27, 2021
Lasgidi
Re: Pictures From The Super Eagles Trip To Benin Republic Via The Waterways by Latidoh1: 5:42am On Mar 27, 2021
Golden Tulip still dey function for that side while dem don dey sell the one wey dey here. Nigeria don dey one chance. If na you use Nigeria pant abeg come settle every body.

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Re: Pictures From The Super Eagles Trip To Benin Republic Via The Waterways by Burgerlomo: 5:43am On Mar 27, 2021
This is lovely.

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Re: Pictures From The Super Eagles Trip To Benin Republic Via The Waterways by Omihanifa: 5:45am On Mar 27, 2021
Prussian:
Sheikh Gumi will see this and be regretting why that water didn't pass through Zamfara.


Haaa

Are you now trying to say sheik GUMI is an enemy of the state

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Re: Pictures From The Super Eagles Trip To Benin Republic Via The Waterways by Kailalomo(m): 5:46am On Mar 27, 2021
u even still put respect dey call am sheikh ? that useless fool called gumi he no evem deserve cap G to start with d spelling of his name.



Prussian:
Sheikh Gumi will see this and be regretting why that water didn't pass through Zamfara.

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