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The Super Eagles have arrived in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of preparation for Friday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Algeria.

The Nigerian side will take on the Fennecs at the Stade Mohamed Hamlaoui, Constantine, Algeria.

Gernot Rohr, technical adviser, has replaced injured midfielder Ogenyi Onazi with defender Kenneth Omeruo, while Girona FC of Spain forward Olanrewaju Kayode takes the place of Moses Simon, who has also been knocked out by injury.

All the technical crew and backroom staff arrived in Rabat on Sunday, alongside four players: Ahmed Musa, Wilfred Ndidi, Mikel Agu and goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa.

On Monday, Oghenekaro Etebo, Alex Iwobi, Olanrewaju Kayode, Henry Onyekuru, Chidiebere Nwakali, Kelechi Iheanacho, Uche Agbo and Chidozie Awaziem arrived in Casablanca, a Morrocan city, just after noon, and were immediately driven to Rabat.

Less than an hour after the crew of Etebo and seven others landed, Turkey-based defender Kenneth Omeruo and Israel-based duo of John Ogu and Anthony Nwakaeme also arrived at the Mohamed V Airport, Casablanca.

They were also immediately driven to Rabat, where the team is quartered at the Golden Tulip Farah.

Dayo Achor, team administrator, confirmed that Mikel Obi as well as goalkeepers Francis Uzoho and Daniel Akpeyi would arrive in Rabat on Tuesday.

On Saturday, the Nigerian team will fly aboard a chartered flight to Krasnodar, the Russian city, that will host Tuesday’s friendly against Argentina.