AFCON 2027Q: Full House In Uyo As Super Eagles Intensify Preparations For Tanzania Clash

The Super Eagles have recorded a full house in their Uyo camp, with all 24 invited players arriving ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Tanzania’s Taifa Stars.

Ten players arrived at the team’s base, Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Ikot Ekpene, on Tuesday before being joined by the remaining 14 players to complete the squad.

The team also held their first official training session on Tuesday at the practice pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, as preparations gathered momentum.

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The Super Eagles are scheduled to hold another training session tonight, with only the first 15 minutes open to members of the media.

Nigeria will host Tanzania in a Matchday Three encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Friday.

The two sides will then renew hostilities in the return fixture at the Amman Stadium, Zanzibar, next Tuesday.

Players In Camp

Calvin Bassey
Ola Aina
Alex Iwobi
Arthur Okonkwo
Semi Ajayi
Benjamin Federicks
Alhassan Yusuf
Bright Osayi-Samuel
Akor Adams
Tochukwu Nnadi
Chibuike Nwaiwu
Moses Simon
Tolu Arokodare
Ademola Lookman
Francis Uzoho
Stanley Nwabali
Tijani Samson
Wilfred Ndidi
Suleiman Mubarak
Abdullahi Bewene
Taiwo Awoniyi
Moses Usor
Bruno Oyemaechi
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru

By Adeboye Amosu

Adeboye Amosu is a seasoned sports journalist and Senior Content Writer with extensive experience covering Nigerian football and international football. He specializes in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), provides insightful coverage, match reports, news, and analysis of the domestic game. Adeboye also follows the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Chelsea, bringing his knowledge of the teams, players, and competitions to his writing.