The players and officials of the national U-17 team, the Golden Eaglets, currently camped in Calabar, are relishing their stay in the city preparatory to their national assignment, an official has said.

The team’s Media Officer, Morakinyo Abodunrin,  told newsmen at the weekend in Calabar that the players and officials were being adequately taken care of by the government and people of Cross River.

“Since we came here, we have been enjoying our stay here and the atmosphere is very conducive; the people have really welcomed us and we are happy to be in Calabar.

“There are little or no challenges in terms of accommodation because where the state government has provided as camp is in perfect condition and the training pitch is okay.

“We have been training since we came with little or no itches. Everything has been okay,” Abodunrin said.

He said that there were 40 players in the camp and 10 officials, including team manager, coaches, curator, medical officers, doctors, psychologist, and the media officer.

Similarly, the Team Coordinator, Suleiman Abubakar, said that the Cross River people and government have been very nice to them.

“We have been having a wonderful time since we came here. The accommodation is a good place for camping; the city is very clean and safe for us.

“We love it here. It is a place where we will love to come back again if given the opportunity. The people have been very friendly. We are at home here.

“In fact, if we have the opportunity, we will carry food from Cross River back to Abuja; we have been having a very wonderful time.