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Taifa Stars Also Arrive In Uyo As Chelle Begins Preparations For Friday's AFCON 2027 Qualifier
Seventeen players have linked up with the Super Eagles in Uyo and taken part in their first training session as Nigeria intensify preparations for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Tanzania.
The players in camp are Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, Alex Iwobi, Arthur Okonkwo, Semi Ajayi, Benjamin Fredrick, Alhassan Yusuf, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Akor Adams, Tochukwu Nnadi, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Moses Simon, Tolu Arokodare, Ademola Lookman, Francis Uzoho, Stanley Nwabali and Samson Tijani.
Head coach Eric Chelle and his technical crew began preparations in the Akwa Ibom State capital ahead of Friday’s first encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.
The arrival of the players represents a significant step towards assembling the squad for the crucial fixtures, with Nigeria needing maximum points to strengthen their chances of securing the remaining Group L qualification ticket.
Tanzania’s Taifa Stars have also arrived in Uyo for Friday’s encounter, with the visitors beginning their preparations ahead of the first leg.
The Super Eagles will host Tanzania on Friday, November 13, before travelling for the return fixture on Tuesday, November 17.
Nigeria have three points from their opening two qualifying matches, having beaten Madagascar 2-1 in Uyo before suffering a 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau away from home.
Tanzania are already assured of a place at the 2027 AFCON as co-hosts alongside Kenya and Uganda, leaving Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau and Madagascar to contest the group’s remaining qualification place.
The Super Eagles therefore have little room for error against the Taifa Stars as they seek to revive their campaign.
