2027 AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles Schedule Media Sessions Ahead of Tanzania Clash

Posted : 10 November 2026

Nigeria's Super Eagles will engage with members of the media on Wednesday, November 11, while head coach Eric Chelle is scheduled to address journalists on Thursday ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying encounter against Tanzania.

The media engagements form part of the team's preparations for the crucial Matchday Three fixture against the Taifa Stars, scheduled for Friday, November 13, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

According to arrangements communicated by team media officer Promise Efoghe, the players will be available for interviews at the team's base in Ikot Ekpene on Wednesday. The session will allow journalists to interact with selected squad members and obtain updates on the team's preparations.

Chelle will subsequently hold his official pre-match press conference on Thursday, November 12, at the Media Centre of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. He is expected to discuss the team's readiness, player fitness and tactical approach to the encounter.

The Super Eagles have also scheduled training activities as they prepare for the double-header against Tanzania. Their Tuesday, November 10, training session will be open to media representatives, providing journalists with an opportunity to observe part of the team's preparations.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that the first meeting against Tanzania will take place on Friday at 5 p.m. Nigerian time. The fixture will be Nigeria's third match in Group L of the 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign.

The encounter carries significant importance for both teams as they seek to improve their positions in the qualification race. Nigeria will be targeting victory on home soil before travelling for the return fixture against Tanzania on Tuesday, November 17.

The double-header presents Chelle with an opportunity to strengthen Nigeria's qualification prospects and build momentum ahead of the remaining fixtures.

The Super Eagles technical crew is expected to use the available training sessions to improve tactical coordination, assess the fitness of invited players and prepare for the challenge posed by the Tanzanian side.

With the first encounter scheduled for Uyo, Nigeria will also be counting on home support to secure a positive result. The team will hope to translate its preparations into a convincing performance as the race for places at the 2027 continental championship intensifies.

The 2027 AFCON will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, with the tournament scheduled to take place from June 19 to July 17, 2027.

2027 AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles Schedule Media Sessions Ahead of Tanzania Clash

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