Nigeria’s preparations for their crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Tanzania began on Tuesday in Uyo, with 17 invited players available for the opening training session.
The team’s arrival was delayed by flight scheduling challenges at Victor Attah International Airport on Monday, disrupting the initial camp activities.
Among those who arrived were goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and Arthur Okonkwo, Fulham duo Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi, Ola Aina, Semi Ajayi, Moses Simon, Akor Adams, Benjamin Fredrick and Alhassan Yusuf.
Bright Osayi-Samuel, Tolu Arokodare, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Samson Tijani, Tochukwu Nnadi, Francis Uzoho and Ademola Lookman also joined the session.
Seven players, including Wilfred Ndidi, Taiwo Awoniyi, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Bruno Onyemaechi and new invitee Mubarak Suleiman, were still expected to arrive.
Nigeria will host Tanzania on Friday before travelling to Dar es Salaam for the return fixture four days later.
The Super Eagles have three points from two Group L matches, following a 2-1 victory over Madagascar and a 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau.
With Tanzania already qualified as co-hosts, Nigeria will target maximum points to strengthen their qualification chances.
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