The Super Eagles’ training camp in Antalya has begun to take shape after 13 of the 23 invited players reported for duty on Tuesday.
The squad, led by Éric Chelle, is preparing for upcoming international friendlies against Iran and Jordan.
The team is based at the Bellis Deluxe Hotel in Antalya, Turkey, where early arrivals have started settling in ahead of full training.
Among the first players to arrive are Alex Iwobi, Frank Onyeka, Bruno Onyemaechi, Semi Ajayi, Moses Simon, and Bright Osayi-Samuel.
The group has been joined by the three new invitees, Emmanuel Fernandez, Yira Collins Sor, and Philip Otele, who have linked up with their teammates in camp.
Samuel Chukwueze and Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye are also expected to arrive later on Tuesday night to further boost the camp’s numbers.
The Super Eagles are scheduled to hold their first training session on Wednesday at 4pm local time (2pm Nigerian time) as preparations intensify.
Players already in camp:
Fisayo Bashiru
Alex Iwobi
Emmanuel Oluwasegun
Yira Sor
Paul Onuachu
Philip Otele
Semi Ajayi
Moses Simon
Francis Uzoho
Bruno Onyemaechi
Bright Osayi-Samuel
Frank Onyeka
Adebayo Adeleye