The Super Eagles have begun preparations for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, with 20 players already arriving at the team’s camp in Ikot Ikpene, Akwa Ibom.
Among those who have reported for camp are Simon Moses, Akor Adams, Taiwo Awoniyi, Isaac James, Emmanuel Fernandez, Benjamin Fredericks, Moses Uzor and George Ilenikhena.
Arthur Okonkwo, Alex Iwobi, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, Ademola Lookman, Bright Osayi Samuel and Chibuike Nwaiwu have also joined the squad.
Tolu Arokodare, Bruno Onyemaechi, Raphael Onyedika and Frank Onyeka complete the 20 players currently in camp.
Super Eagles Media Officer Promise Efoghe confirmed that Wilfred Ndidi, Samuel Chukwueze and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali were expected to arrive around midday.
Efoghe said preparations had already begun following the opening of the team’s camp, with the players set to commence their first training session later in the day.
The opening 15 minutes of the training session will be made available to accredited media representatives, while the entire squad is expected to participate in the team’s preparations.
Nigeria will open its 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign against Madagascar in Uyo on September 25 before travelling to face Guinea Bissau on September 29.
The Super Eagles are also scheduled to take on Russia in an international friendly on October 6 as part of their upcoming fixtures.
According to Efoghe, the players will be available for exclusive media interviews on Wednesday at the team’s base in Ikot Ikpene. The exact time for the media engagements will be announced later.
The early arrival of the players has allowed the team to begin preparations ahead of what promises to be an important start to Nigeria’s AFCON qualifying campaign.
