Saraki shocks Super Eagles with surprise visit [PHOTOS]

Nigeria’s Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday visited the Super Eagles in Abuja, TOPNAIJA.NG can confirm.

The former Kwara governor caught the players and crew unawares as the visit was unscheduled.

Saraki exchanged pleasantries with the team and also offered words of support and encouragement as the prepare to depart Nigeria for London.

The team is expected to meet President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday morning.

Meanwhile, head coach Gernot Rohr, has reacted to the 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday.

“It was a very good match because we played against a very good team from Congo. They came with a great squad,” Rohr told reporters in Port Harcourt after the game.

“The game was a good test for the players particularly those who we didn’t know very well. I’m satisfied with the performance of Simy. He is a natural centre forward. He didn’t have a profile until we found him,” he added.