2027 Afcon qualifiers: Worrisome as no player is yet to arrive super Eagles camp in Uyo

According to a report by The Punch on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, it is worrisome that no Super Eagles player had arrived at the team’s camp in Uyo as of Monday evening ahead of Nigeria’s crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying encounter against Tanzania.

Delays and changes to flight schedules have reportedly affected the arrival plans of players invited for the November double-header between both countries.

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle arrived in Uyo in the early hours of Monday and was later joined by one of his assistants, Daniel Ogunmodede.

However, the technical crew were still waiting for the invited players to report to camp.

According to the report, no Super Eagles player had arrived at the Victor Attah International Airport as of Monday evening, despite officials monitoring incoming flights throughout the day.

The report further stated that officials checked the passenger manifest of the last flight to land on Monday but found no invited player on board.

Tanzania’s arrival was also affected by the flight schedule changes, with the Taifa Stars’ flight reportedly rescheduled to Tuesday (today).

The delay comes at a crucial period for both teams, with the first leg of their 2027 AFCON qualifying encounter scheduled to take place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, November 13.

Chelle had earlier named a 24-man squad for the double-header but will be without star striker Victor Osimhen, who has been ruled out due to injury.

Nigeria head into the fixtures under pressure to secure maximum points after collecting just three points from their opening two Group L matches.

The Super Eagles defeated Madagascar 2-1 in Uyo before suffering a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau away from home.

With Tanzania already assured of a place at the 2027 AFCON as co-hosts alongside Nigeria’s other Group L opponents, Kenya and Uganda, only one qualification ticket remains available in the group.

The Super Eagles will therefore be eager to make the most of their home advantage against the Taifa Stars before travelling for the return fixture in Tanzania on November 17.

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