Nigeria's Super Eagles have set up camp in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, as they begin preparations for a critical 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Tanzania's Taifa Stars.

Head coach Éric Chelle is set to lead the squad's first training session on Tuesday at the practice pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, where Nigeria will also host the first of the two fixtures.

Chelle named a 24-man squad on Saturday for the two encounters, with all selected players expected to report to camp on Monday ahead of the opening session.

Two matches, everything to play for

The Super Eagles will face Tanzania at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, 13 November, before travelling to Zanzibar for the return leg at the Amman Stadium on Tuesday, 17 November.

Nigeria currently sit second in Group L, and both matches carry enormous weight — the group offers only one qualification ticket to the 2027 AFCON, a tournament that will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

With the group's sole berth up for grabs, the Super Eagles will be pushing for maximum points across both legs to put themselves in the strongest possible position in the standings.