Twenty Super Eagles players have arrived at the team’s camp in Uyo ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea Bissau.
The players arrived on Tuesday as coach Éric Chelle began putting his squad together for the two qualifying matches.
Super Eagles media officer Promise Efoghe confirmed the latest camp update late on Tuesday morning.
“Super Eagles camp update: 20 players hit camp, prepare for first training session.”
The 20 players currently in camp are Simon Moses, Akor Adams, Taiwo Awoniyi, Isaac James, Emmanuel Fernandez, Benjamin Fredericks, Moses Uzor, George Ilenikhena, Arthur Okonkwo and Alex Iwobi.
The group also includes Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, Ademola Lookman, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Tolu Arokodare, Bruno Onyemaechi, Raphael Onyedika and Frank Onyeka.
Three more players are expected to join the squad later on Tuesday.
Wilfred Ndidi, Samuel Chukwueze and Stanley Nwabali are expected to arrive in Uyo in the afternoon.
Chelle prepares Super Eagles for Madagascar
The arrival of the players marks the formal start of Nigeria’s preparations for the 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign.
Chelle and his technical crew will now have a larger group to work with before the Super Eagles face Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, September 25.
The team will then travel to Guinea Bissau for their second qualifying match on September 29.
Meanwhile, Efoghe had earlier confirmed that the opening training session would include a media access period.
“The first training session will hold on Tuesday, September 22, with first 15 minutes will be available for press interviews,” Efoghe said.
The session will give journalists an opportunity to speak with members of the squad as preparations continue.
With more players expected in camp, Chelle can now begin shaping his plans for the Madagascar game while also preparing for the trip to Guinea Bissau.
