Ahead of the game, the Spanish giants arrived in Nigeria on Monday, May 21 via a chartered flight straight from Spain.

Simeone's colourful assistant  German Burgos, Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak and Ghanaian player Thomas Amartey were among the contingent from Spain.

Friendly game in Uyo

They arrive in Uyo around 6:45 pm and were immediately taken to Le Meridien Hotel Uyo where they will be based.

Torres and the whole squad were pleased with the colourful traditional dancers on hand to welcome them at the Akwa Ibom International Airport.

Burgos, Simeone and other Atletico Madrid players were seen taking pictures of the dancers.