The Super Eagles will begin preparations for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea Bissau (today) Tuesday, with invited players expected to report to camp in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Nigeria’s first training session is scheduled for Tuesday as coach Éric Chelle and his technical team begin preparations for the two important qualifying matches.
Media officer Promise Efoghe confirmed on Monday night that the invited players would arrive at the team’s Uyo camp on Tuesday.
He also confirmed that the opening training session would give members of the media an opportunity to speak with the players.
“The first training session will hold on Tuesday, September 22, with first 15 minutes will be available for press interviews,” Efoghe said.
Efoghe did not confirm how many players had already arrived at the camp by Monday night.
He added that journalists would also have another opportunity to interact with members of the squad on Wednesday.
Chelle leads Super Eagles preparations in Uyo
Chelle and his technical crew were among the first members of the Super Eagles delegation to reach Uyo on Monday morning.
Their arrival marked the formal start of Nigeria’s preparations for the upcoming 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign.
The Super Eagles will host Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, September 25.
Nigeria will then travel to Guinea Bissau for their second qualifying match on September 29.
The two matches will form an important part of Nigeria’s preparations as the Super Eagles continue their bid to secure a place at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
With the squad expected to assemble on Tuesday, Chelle will have the opportunity to work with his players before Nigeria face Madagascar on home soil.
