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AFCONQ: Sao Tome and Principe arrive in Uyo

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Players and officials of Sao Tome and Principe has flown in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom state

They arrived via the Victor Attah International Airport ahead of the upcoming showdown with the Nigerian national team.

This fixture serves as the final game in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign.

Nigeria have already secured their berth in the prestigious tournament, while Sao Tome and Principe find themselves on the sidelines.

The Super Eagles earned their passage to Ivory Coast 2023 with conviction, winning four of their five qualifying clashes.

One particular encounter etched itself into the annals of football history: the first-leg meeting with Sao Tome and Principe, where Nigeria unleashed a storm before sealing a resounding 10-0 victory.