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24 players arrive as Chelle gets full Super Eagles squad for Tanzania

Super Eagles Complete Squad Ahead of Tanzania AFCON Qualifiers
All 24 invited Super Eagles players have arrived in camp as Nigeria intensifies preparations for its 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Tanzania.

The players are camping at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, ahead of the first-leg encounter scheduled for Friday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.

The full squad was completed on Tuesday after 10 players initially reported to camp, with the remaining 14 arriving later to join the team.

Head coach Eric Chelle now has all his invited players available as the Super Eagles prepare for the two crucial Group L fixtures.

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The Nigerian side held its first official training session on Tuesday at the practice pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.

The team is expected to return to training on Wednesday evening, with media representatives permitted to watch the opening 15 minutes of the session.

Nigeria will welcome Tanzania in the Matchday Three fixture on Friday before travelling to Zanzibar for the return leg next Tuesday at the Amman Stadium.

Chelle has three goalkeepers in his squad, with Stanley Nwabali, Francis Uzoho and Arthur Okonkwo available for selection.

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The defensive department comprises Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, Semi Ajayi, Benjamin Fredericks, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Abdullahi Bewene and Bruno Onyemaechi.

In midfield, the Franco-Malian tactician has Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Alhassan Yusuf, Tochukwu Nnadi, Tijani Samson, Suleiman Mubarak and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru at his disposal.

The attacking options include Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon, Akor Adams, Tolu Arokodare, Taiwo Awoniyi and Moses Usor.

Super Eagles’ 24-Man Squad for Tanzania Qualifiers

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Goalkeepers
Stanley Nwabali
Francis Uzoho
Arthur Okonkwo

Defenders

Calvin Bassey
Ola Aina
Semi Ajayi
Benjamin Fredericks
Bright Osayi-Samuel
Chibuike Nwaiwu
Abdullahi Bewene
Bruno Onyemaechi

Midfielders

Wilfred Ndidi
Alex Iwobi
Alhassan Yusuf
Tochukwu Nnadi
Tijani Samson
Suleiman Mubarak
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru

Forwards

Ademola Lookman
Moses Simon
Akor Adams
Tolu Arokodare
Taiwo Awoniyi
Moses Usor

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