Twenty players have reported to the Super Eagles’ camp in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, as preparations begin for Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Simon Moses, Akor Adams, Taiwo Awoniyi, Isaac James, Emmanuel Fernandez, Benjamin Fredericks, Moses Uzor and George Ilenikhena were among those who arrived at the team’s base.
Arthur Okonkwo, Alex Iwobi, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, Ademola Lookman, Bright Osayi-Samuel and Chibuike Nwaiwu also joined the camp.
Tolu Arokodare, Bruno Onyemaechi, Raphael Onyedika and Frank Onyeka complete the list of 20 players who had arrived as of Tuesday.
The Super Eagles Media Officer, Promise Efoghe, said Wilfred Ndidi, Samuel Chukwueze and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali were expected to join the squad around noon.
“Camp opened today, and preparations have commenced for the qualifiers,” Efoghe told NAN.
The Super Eagles will open their qualifying campaign against Madagascar in Uyo on September 25 before travelling to face Guinea-Bissau on September 29.
Nigeria are also scheduled to take on Russia in an international friendly on October 6.
Efoghe added that the team would hold its first training session on Tuesday, with the opening 15 minutes open to accredited media representatives.
He further disclosed that all the players would be available for exclusive interviews on Wednesday at the team’s base in Ikot Ekpene, while the exact time for the media engagements would be announced later.
