Super Eagles Confirm Full Squad Arrival

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Nigeria's Super Eagles Team. Credit: The Guardian Nigeria.

The Super Eagles have announced on Wednesday that the full 24-man squad has completed its arrival in camp prior to the start of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Tanzania.

In a post accompanied by a graphic titled “Eagles in Camp,” the account declared, “The Eagles Nest is now complete,” confirming all invited players are now available to head coach Eric Chelle.

The 24-man party includes goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali, Francis Uzoho and Arthur Okonkwo; defenders Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, Semi Ajayi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Benjamin Fredrick and Bruno Onyemaechi; midfielders Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Alhassan Yusuf and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru; and forwards Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon, Taiwo Awoniyi, Tolu Arokodare and Akor Adams, among others.

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The squad is based in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, and will prepare for Friday’s home match against Tanzania at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, followed by the return fixture on Tuesday, 17 November.

Nigeria currently sit second in Group L with three points after two matches.

Guinea-Bissau lead with six points, while Tanzania, already qualified as co-hosts of the 2027 finals, have one point.

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    Jimisayo Opanuga is a web writer in the Digital Department at News Central TV, where she covers African and international stories. Her reporting focuses on social issues, health, justice, and the environment, alongside general-interest news. She is passionate about telling stories that inform the public and give voice to underreported communities.

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