The Super Eagles will return to Abuja, the Federal Capital Friday, after a gritty goalless draw against Niger Republic national side on Wednesday in Niamey.

The team will be re turning to town aboard an Asky airliner that is expected to touch down in Abuja by 9am. Head Coach Stephen Keshi, has also clarified news making the rounds that the team will be going on break, declaring that such a decision has not been taken even as he praised players who had their first international experience and still did so well in the encounter against the Menas of Niger.

Among the players who had their first cap for the national team on Wednesday are Sunshine Stars Kwambe Solomon, Benjamin Francis of Heartland of Owerri, Solomon Jabason of Akwa United, Niger Tornadoes Sibi Gwar, Sani Sanusi of Gombe United, Umar Zango of Kano Pillars and midfield showman, Philip Asuquo of Shooting Stars of Ibadan.

“I must say the entire team did well though we did not win the match, because of wasted opportunities but those that impressed me the more are the players who have never played for the national team before and turned out very well against Niger in an away game.

That is why I wonder when some people say the Nigerian league lacks talents, there are lot of them hidden there waiting to be discovered but I must congratulate those who have so far proved themselves against a tough side like Niger”, he said.

Keshi said he will continue to groom his home-based side even as he spreads his tentacles for fresh talents. “It’s a continuous process, because we want the best for the Super Eagles”.