2026 Afcon qualifiers: Super Eagles camp update

According to a report by Soccernet on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, seventeen Super Eagles players took part in Eric Chelle’s first training session in Uyo on Tuesday, while seven others are still expected to join the squad ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying encounter against Tanzania.

The Super Eagles are preparing for Friday’s clash against the Taifa Stars at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, with kick-off scheduled for 5:00 pm Nigerian time.

According to the report, ten players were initially in camp by Tuesday morning before seven more arrived later in the day.

Their arrival followed flight scheduling problems at Victor Attah International Airport, which delayed the movement of several invited players on Monday.

The three goalkeepers, Stanley Nwabali, Arthur Okonkwo and Francis Uzoho, were all present for the opening training session.

In defence, Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, Semi Ajayi, Bright Osayi-Samuel and Tochukwu Nnadi participated in the session, while Alex Iwobi, Chibuike Nwaiwu and Samson Tijani were among the midfielders available to the coaching crew.

The attacking department had Moses Simon, Akor Adams, Benjamin Fredrick, Alhassan Yusuf, Tolu Arokodare, and Ademola Lookman.

Meanwhile, seven players are still expected to arrive in camp as preparations continue for the crucial encounter.

The outstanding players are Bruno Onyemaechi, Abdullahi Bewene, Wilfred Ndidi, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Taiwo Awoniyi, Moses Usor, and Mubarak Suleiman, who is expected to join the Super Eagles for the first time following his maiden invitation.

Victor Osimhen is not part of the squad for the upcoming qualifying fixtures.

Nigeria will be looking to secure maximum points against Tanzania after collecting three points from their opening two matches in Group L.

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

With the match only days away, Chelle will be hoping to have his full squad available as soon as possible to work on his tactical plans.

The late arrival of key players, particularly Ndidi, Dele-Bashiru and Awoniyi, could also limit the time available for the technical crew to prepare with the complete squad before Friday’s encounter.

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