2018 World Cup: Austria Stars, Alaba, Arnautovic Visit Super Eagles, Wish Nigeria World Cup Success

The Super Eagles of Nigerian team have received a big boost at their preparation base for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia after a visit by some members of the Austrian national team.

 

David Alaba

Austrian international with Nigerian heritage, David Alaba, on Friday visited the Super Eagles training base Avita Resort with West Ham forward, Marko Arnautovic and some of his international teammates, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.

In a short video posted on the official Twitter handle of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alaba, Arnautovic and the Austrian stars were watching the Super Eagles train under the supervision of head coach Gernot Rohr.

“@NGSuperEagles had guests who came to see them train on Friday. It was the Austrian National team led by David Alaba, a Nigerian by blood. #SoarSuperEagles #Team9jaStrong,” reads the Tweet on the NFF Twitter handle.

Alaba, 25, also thanked Nigerian fans for their love and wished the Super Eagles

“I want to thank Nigerians for their love and support. I know there is a lot of love for me over there,” Alaba, who plays for German giants, Bayern Munich, said. “I wish the Super Eagles only the best in Russia.”