At least 20 players have reported to the Super Eagles’ camp in Ikot Ikpene, Akwa Ibom State, as preparations begin for Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the early arrivals include Simon Moses, Akor Adams, Taiwo Awoniyi, Isaac James, Emmanuel Fernandez, Benjamin Fredericks, Moses Uzor and George Ilenikhena.
Also in camp are Arthur Okonkwo, Alex Iwobi, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, Ademola Lookman, Bright Osayi-Samuel and Chibuike Nwaiwu.
Tolu Arokodare, Bruno Onyemaechi, Raphael Onyedika and Frank Onyeka bring the number of players currently in camp to 20.
Super Eagles Media Officer, Promise Efoghe, told NAN that Wilfred Ndidi, Samuel Chukwueze and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali were expected to join the squad around noon.
“Camp opened today, and preparations have commenced for the qualifiers,” Efoghe told NAN.
Nigeria will open its qualifying campaign against Madagascar in Uyo on September 25, before travelling to take on Guinea-Bissau on September 29.
The Super Eagles are also set to face Russia in an international friendly scheduled for October 6.
Efoghe disclosed that the team’s first training session would take place today, with the opening 15 minutes open to accredited media representatives.
He further stated that players would be available for exclusive interviews with the media on Wednesday at the team’s base in Ikot Ikpene.
According to Efoghe, the specific time for Wednesday’s media session would be announced later.
