AFCON 2025
The Super Eagles have a full house in camp as preparations intensify for their upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying fixture against Tanzania.
A total of 24 players have reported to the team’s camp, with preparations underway for their second training session as Nigeria steps up its build-up to the important encounter.
Among those in camp are captain Wilfred Ndidi, Victor Osimhen’s attacking partner Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, Moses Simon, Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina and Semi Ajayi.
Other players available to head coach Eric Chelle include Taiwo Awoniyi, Tolu Arokodare, Akor Adams, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Stanley Nwabali and Francis Uzoho.
Newer faces and other squad members, including Arthur Okonkwo, Benjamin Fredericks, Alhassan Yusuf, Tochukwu Nnadi, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Tijani Samson, Suleiman Mubarak, Abdullahi Bewene, Moses Usor, Bruno Onyemaechi and Wilfred Ndidi, have also joined the group.
With the squad now complete, Chelle can focus on fine-tuning his team’s tactics and assessing his players ahead of the clash with the Taifa Stars.
Nigeria will be looking to make a strong statement in the qualifiers as they continue their pursuit of a place at the 2027 AFCON in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
