Midfielder Alhassan Yusuf and defender Igoh Ogbu have arrived at the Super Eagles camp in London ahead of the Unity Cup invitational tournament.
The pair checked into camp on Monday morning, raising the number of players in camp to 19 as preparations intensify for the competition.
Several invited players are still being expected in camp later today, including captain Wilfred Ndidi, Bruno Onyemaechi, Samson Tijani, Ebenezer Akinsamiro, Akor Adams, Emmanuel Fernandez, and Raphael Onyedika.
Super Eagles Intensify Preparations
The Super Eagles opened camp on Saturday with 14 players before Chibuike Nwaiwu, Francis Uzoho, and Rafiu Durosinmi linked up with the squad on Sunday.
Head coach Éric Chelle’s side will continue their build-up to the tournament with another training session scheduled for tonight at Cray Valley FC, Middle Park Avenue, London.
The team’s official training session is expected to begin at 4pm.
Chelle, Uzoho Set For Media Briefing
Head coach Éric Chelle and goalkeeper Francis Uzoho are also scheduled to address the media on Monday ahead of Nigeria’s opening fixture against Zimbabwe.
The media interaction will take place at Charlton Athletic Stadium.
Zimbabwe Clash Next For Eagles
Nigeria will begin the defence of their Unity Cup title against Zimbabwe on Tuesday at The Valley, home ground of Sky Bet Championship club Charlton Athletic.
In the other semi-final, Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz will face India on Wednesday at the same venue.
The Valley will also stage the final of the invitational tournament on Saturday, May 30.
Players Currently In Camp
Junior Ayobami
Al Ameen Tijani
Michael Atata
Adeoye Aderemi
Oputa Chibueze
Ighoke Obinna
Ocholi Elias
Oyedokun Tosin
Philip Otele
Arthur Okonkwo
Femi Azeez
Owen Oseni
Nnadi Tochukwu
Terem Moffi
Francis Uzoho
Chibuike Nwaiwu
Rafiu Durosinmi
Igoh Ogbu
Alhassan Yusuf
