The Super Eagles on Wednesday had all 24 invited players in camp as preparations intensified for Friday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier against Tanzania.
The players took part in the team’s second training session at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium training pitch in Uyo, which lasted two hours, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the team had held its first training session on Tuesday ahead of the crucial double-header against Tanzania’s Taifa Stars.
The team’s Media Officer, Promise Efoghe, said the players underwent various training routines aimed at improving their fitness and tactical readiness for the encounter.
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He explained that the first 15 minutes of the session were open to media coverage before the team continued its preparations behind closed doors.
Efoghe expressed confidence in the team’s preparations, saying the players remained focused and determined to deliver good performances in both qualifying matches.
Players present included goalkeepers Arthur Okonkwo, Francis Uzoho and Stanley Nwabali. Others were Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, Alex Iwobi, Semi Ajayi, Benjamin Fredericks, Alhassan Yusuf, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Akor Adams, Tochukwu Nnadi, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Moses Simon, Tolu Arokodare, Ademola Lookman, Tijani Samson and Wilfred Ndidi.
The remaining players were Suleiman Mubarak, Abdullahi Bewene, Taiwo Awoniyi, Moses Usor, Bruno Onyemaechi and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.
Nigeria will host Tanzania in a Group L, Matchday 3 qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Friday before travelling to Zanzibar for the return-leg fixture on Tuesday.
The two matches are crucial to the Super Eagles’ bid to secure qualification for the 2027 AFCON tournament.
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