AFCON 2027Q: Iwobi, Bassey, Nwabali lead Super Eagles early arrivals in Uyo camp

Ten players have arrived at the Super Eagles’ training camp in Uyo ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Tanzania.

Among the early arrivals are goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Calvin Bassey and Ola Aina, and midfielder Alex Iwobi. They are joined in camp by Semi Ajayi, Moses Simon, Akor Adams, Benjamin Fredrick, Alhassan Yusuf, and Arthur Okonkwo, with 14 additional squad members expected to complete the team roster in the coming days.

Head coach Éric Chelle will oversee preparations at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, where Nigeria is scheduled to host Tanzania’s Taifa Stars on Friday. The Super Eagles will subsequently travel to face the East African side at the Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar next Tuesday for the return leg.