The Super Eagles have commenced preparations for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying encounter against Tanzania, with 17 players available in camp ahead of Friday’s clash in Uyo.
Head coach Éric Chelle oversaw the team’s first training session on Tuesday after flight scheduling challenges delayed the players’ arrival at Victor Attah International Airport on Monday.
Ten players arrived on Tuesday morning, while seven others joined the squad for the training session, bringing the number of players in camp to 17.
The players available include:
Players in Camp (17)
* Stanley Nwabali
* Arthur Okonkwo
* Calvin Bassey
* Alex Iwobi
* Ola Aina
* Semi Ajayi
* Moses Simon
* Akor Adams
* Benjamin Fredrick
* Alhassan Yusuf
* Bright Osayi-Samuel
* Tolu Arokodare
* Chibuike Nwaiwu
* Samson Tijani
* Tochukwu Nnadi
* Francis Uzoho
* Ademola Lookman
Seven Players Expected to Join Today
The remaining seven invited players are expected to arrive in Uyo on Wednesday as Chelle awaits the full complement of his 24-man squad.
They are:
* Bruno Onyemaechi
* Abdullahi Bewene
* Wilfred Ndidi
* Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
* Taiwo Awoniyi
* Moses Usor
* Mubarak Suleiman
The Super Eagles will host Tanzania at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, November 13, before travelling for the return fixture in Zanzibar on Tuesday, November 17.
Nigeria currently have three points from their opening two Group L matches, following a 2-1 victory over Madagascar and a 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau.
With Tanzania already qualified for the 2027 AFCON as co-hosts, Nigeria must strengthen their position in the group to secure the remaining qualification ticket.
