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Twenty players have arrived at the Super Eagles camp in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
Head coach Éric Chelle and his backroom staff opened camp on Monday, with Wilfred Ndidi, Samuel Chukwueze and Stanley Nwabali expected to join the squad.
The Super Eagles will begin training at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo before hosting Madagascar on Friday, September 25, and travelling to face Guinea-Bissau next Tuesday.
Twenty players have arrived at the Super Eagles camp in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, as the Nigerian national team begins preparations for its 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau.
The Super Eagles opened camp on Monday at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Ikot Ekpene, with head coach Éric Chelle, his assistants and other members of the technical crew among those present.
Players currently in camp include Simon Moses, Akor Adams, Taiwo Awoniyi, Isaac James, Emmanuel Fernandez, Benjamin Fredericks, Moses Usor, George Ilenikhena, Arthur Okonkwo, Alex Iwobi, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, Ademola Lookman, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Tolu Arokodare, Bruno Onyemaechi, Raphael Onyedika and Frank Onyeka.
Captain Wilfred Ndidi, winger Samuel Chukwueze and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali were also expected to join the squad as preparations continue for the qualifiers.
The Super Eagles are scheduled to hold their first training session at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, with the opening 15 minutes expected to be accessible to the media and members of the public.
Naija Brain reports that Nigeria will host Madagascar’s Barea at 5 p.m. on Friday, September 25, in their opening qualifying fixture.
The Super Eagles will then travel to Bissau to take on Guinea-Bissau’s Djurtus next Tuesday as their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign continues.