Super Eagles Hit Full Strength Ahead Of AFCON Qualifier
By Saheed Afolabi
Nigeria men’s football national team players are now complete in camp ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying encounter against Tanzania, with all 24 invited players now available to head coach Eric Chelle.
The arrival of the remaining players brings the team’s preparations into full swing as Nigeria intensify preparations for the crucial qualifying fixture.
Among the players in camp are captain Wilfred Ndidi, defenders Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina and Semi Ajayi, midfielders Alex Iwobi, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Alhassan Yusuf, as well as forwards Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon and Akor Adams.
Goalkeepers Francis Uzoho, Stanley Nwabali and Arthur Okonkwo are also among the players who have linked up with the squad.
Other invited players include Benjamin Fredericks, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Tochukwu Nnadi, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Tolu Arokodare, Tijani Samson, Suleiman Mubarak, Abdullahi Bewene, Taiwo Awoniyi, Moses Usor and Bruno Onyemaechi.
With the entire 24-man squad now assembled, Chelle can focus on fine-tuning his team’s tactics and assessing the players ahead of the encounter.
Nigeria will be aiming to secure a positive result against Tanzania as they continue their campaign for a place at the 2027 AFCON.
