Super Eagles Step Up AFCON Preparations as 24 Players Train

Posted : 13 November 2026

The Super Eagles have intensified preparations for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, with all 24 invited players taking part in Wednesday's training session ahead of Friday's encounter against Tanzania.

The two-hour session, held between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the training pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, marked the team's second workout since assembling in Uyo.

Nigeria had commenced preparations on Tuesday, with the technical crew using the sessions to improve the players' fitness, tactical understanding and readiness for the double-header against the Taifa Stars.

Team Media Officer, Promise Efoghe, said the players underwent different training routines as the coaching crew fine-tuned its preparations for the crucial qualifiers.

“The first 15 minutes of the training session were open to media coverage, after which the team continued with its preparations behind closed doors,” Efoghe said.

He expressed confidence in the team's preparations, noting that the players were focused and determined to secure positive results in both encounters.

Among those involved in the session were goalkeepers Arthur Okonkwo, Francis Uzoho and Stanley Nwabali.

The outfield players included Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, Alex Iwobi, Semi Ajayi, Benjamin Fredericks, Alhassan Yusuf, Bright Osayi-Samuel and Akor Adams.

Others were Tochukwu Nnadi, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Moses Simon, Tolu Arokodare, Ademola Lookman, Samson Tijani and Wilfred Ndidi.

Completing the squad were Suleiman Mubarak, Abdullahi Bewene, Taiwo Awoniyi, Moses Usor, Bruno Onyemaechi and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.

The Super Eagles will welcome Tanzania to Uyo on Friday in a Group L, Matchday 3 fixture of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.

The Nigerian side will then travel to Zanzibar for Tuesday's Matchday 4 return-leg encounter as both countries continue their battle for qualification.

The double-header presents Nigeria with an important opportunity to strengthen its position in the qualifying group and move closer to securing a place at the 2027 continental championship.

With all 24 invited players now involved in training, the Super Eagles are stepping up their preparations for the crucial double-header against Tanzania. Nigeria will be aiming to make the most of its home advantage in Uyo before travelling to Zanzibar for the return fixture, with both matches carrying significant importance in the race for qualification.

Super Eagles Step Up AFCON Preparations as 24 Players Train

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