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Super Eagles' Full Squad Assembles in Uyo Ahead of Tanzania Double-Header

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All 24 players called up by Nigeria have reported to the Super Eagles' camp in Uyo ahead of a crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Tanzania's Taifa Stars.

The squad assembled in stages at the team's base, Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Ikot Ekpene. Ten players checked in on Tuesday, with the remaining 14 arriving later that day to complete the full complement.

Training under way at Akpabio stadium

The Super Eagles wasted no time getting to work, holding their first official training session on Tuesday at the practice pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. A second session is scheduled for Wednesday evening, with media access limited to the opening 15 minutes.

Nigeria face Tanzania in their Matchday Three fixture at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Friday, before the two sides make the trip to Zanzibar for the return leg at the Amman Stadium the following Tuesday.

Players in camp

Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, Alex Iwobi, Arthur Okonkwo, Semi Ajayi, Benjamin Federicks, Alhassan Yusuf, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Akor Adams, Tochukwu Nnadi, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Moses Simon, Tolu Arokodare, Ademola Lookman, Francis Uzoho, Stanley Nwabali, Tijani Samson, Wilfred Ndidi, Suleiman Mubarak, Abdullahi Bewene, Taiwo Awoniyi, Moses Usor, Bruno Oyemaechi, and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.

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