AFCON 2027Q: Super Eagles Begin Preparations Tuesday For Tanzania Double-Header

The Super Eagles have officially opened their training camp in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Tanzania’s Taifa Stars.

Head coach Éric Chelle and his team are expected to begin preparations on Tuesday with their first training session at the practice pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.

Chelle announced a 24-man squad on Saturday for the crucial encounters, with all invited players expected to arrive camp on Monday.

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Nigeria will welcome Tanzania to the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, November 13.

They will travel to Zanzibar for the return fixture at the Amman Stadium on Tuesday, November 17.

The Super Eagles currently occupy second place in Group L and will be targeting maximum points from both matches to strengthen their chances of securing the group’s sole qualification ticket for the 2027 AFCON, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

By Adeboye Amosu

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