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Nwabali, Bassey and Iwobi Lead Super Eagles Arrivals in Uyo

Posted : 12 November 2026

The Super Eagles have stepped up preparations for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Tanzania, with 17 of the 24 invited players available for their first training session in Uyo.

Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Calvin Bassey and Ola Aina, and midfielder Alex Iwobi were among the 10 players who arrived at camp on Tuesday, November 10.

They were joined by goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo, defender Semi Ajayi, winger Moses Simon, forward Akor Adams, defender Benjamin Fredrick and midfielder Alhassan Yusuf.

Seven other players also joined the group for training, taking the number of available players to 17. They were Bright Osayi-Samuel, Tolu Arokodare, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Samson Tijani, Tochukwu Nnadi, Francis Uzoho and Ademola Lookman.

The remaining seven invitees were expected to join the squad as preparations continued. They include Wilfred Ndidi, Bruno Onyemaechi, Abdullahi Bewene, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Taiwo Awoniyi, Moses Usor and new invitee Mubarak Suleiman.

The team's arrival schedule was affected by flight arrangements at Victor Attah International Airport, delaying the start of camp activities. Head coach Éric Chelle subsequently began working with the available players as the technical crew prepared for the opening fixture.

Nigeria will host Tanzania's Taifa Stars at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, November 13. The match is scheduled to kick off at 5 p.m. Nigerian time.

The Super Eagles will then travel for the return encounter at the Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar on Tuesday, November 17.

Nigeria head into the double-header with three points from their opening two Group L matches. They began their campaign with a 2-1 victory over Madagascar before suffering a 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau.

The results leave the Super Eagles second in the group, three points behind leaders Guinea-Bissau. Tanzania have already secured qualification for the 2027 tournament as co-hosts alongside Kenya and Uganda, leaving one additional qualifying place available in the group.

Chelle's team will therefore be targeting positive results in both fixtures to improve their position and strengthen their chances of reaching the continental tournament.

 

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