The Super Eagles of Nigeria have recorded a full house in camp as preparations intensify for their crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying encounter against Tanzania.
All 24 invited players are now in camp, with the Nigerian national team stepping up preparations ahead of the highly anticipated fixture.
The coaching crew, led by head coach Eric Chelle, is already preparing for the team’s second training session as the players continue to fine-tune their fitness, tactical understanding and coordination.
Among the players available for the training session are first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, Francis Uzoho and Arthur Okonkwo, alongside defenders Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, Semi Ajayi, Benjamin Frederick, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Chibuike Nwaiwu and Bruno Onyemaechi.
The midfield department features captain Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Alhassan Yusuf, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Tochukwu Nnadi and Tijani Samson.
In attack, Nigeria will count on the experience and firepower of Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon, Taiwo Awoniyi, Akor Adams, Tolu Arokodare and Moses Usor, among others.
The complete list of players in camp also includes Suleiman Mubarak and Abdullahi Bewene.
The arrival of the full complement of invited players is expected to give Eric Chelle and his technical crew an opportunity to work with the entire squad as they finalise their tactical plans for the Tanzania encounter.
Nigeria will be aiming to secure a positive result against Tanzania as the Super Eagles continue their quest to qualify for the 2027 AFCON tournament.
With preparations gathering momentum and the squad now complete, attention will turn to the team’s final training sessions before matchday.
