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The president of the arabe Academy visits the training of the Nigerian team and he gave orders to provide all facilities for the green eagles
In the framework of the role of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport in strengthening the ties of Arab and African relations, Prof. Ismail Abdel Ghaffar Ismail Farag, President of the Academy, visited the team of Nigeria at the academy in Abi-Kir, Alexandria.
Abdul Ghafar welcomed the Nigerian team`s mission and wished them good stay in Egypt, which pays great attention to its brothers in the continent.
Abdul Ghaffar spoke to German coach Geronot Rohr and congratulated him on winning his first Group B match against Nigeria, Guinea, Burundi and Madagascar.
The president of the Academy expressed his hope that all games will be played in the framework of fair play and sportsmanship. He also directed stadium officials and sporting activities to provide all the guest`s needs and to use the academy`s capabilities for the Nigerian mission throughout their stay.
For his part, the German coach Geronot Rohr thanked the president of the academy and said that he did not imagine that the sports facilities and facilities in this place, adding that he was lucky to be present in the Alexandria group and holding his training in the academy.
Nigeria beat Burundi 2-0 at the opening of Group B of the African Nations Cup in Egypt