At least 13 players trained yesterday in Uyo as the Super Eagles commenced preparation for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Beni The first training session took place at the Nest of Champions training pitch, under the guidance of head coach, Finidi George, and his assistants. Thirteen players have arrived in camp so far. Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface and Club Brugge midfielder, Raphael Onyedika, joined the camp early yesterday morning, increasing the total number of players to 13.
The team’s camp officially opened on Friday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The Super Eagles are staying at the Ibom Golf Resort Hotel, the same base they used during their successful qualification campaign for the 2018 World Cup. Early arrivals included Tanzania-based defender Benjamin Tanimu, Enyimba goalkeeper Olorunleke Ojo, and Çaykur Rizespor star Ibrahim Olawoyin. Rangers left-back Kenneth Igboke and Remo Stars right-wing back Ismail Sadiq joined on Saturday morning.
AC Milan’s Samuel Chukwueze, Chippa United’s Stanley Nwabali, and Hatayspor’s Fisayo Dele-Bashiru are also in camp The Super Eagles are set to face South Africa’s Bafana Bafana at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday, June 7, followed by a match against Benin Republic in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, on Monday, June 10. Nigeria currently sits third in Group C with two points from two matches, trailing leaders Rwanda by two points and South Africa by one. The group winner after ten matches will qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
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