Super Eagles’ Camp Open with First Training Session in Ikot-Ekpene
Duro Ikhazuagbe Super Eagles will officially kickoff their preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau this morning as invited players have their first training
The Super Eagles will commence their preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers today, with invited players gathering for their first training session at the team's camp in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. Media Official Promise Efoghe announced that the first training session will commence on Tuesday, September 22. The initial 15 minutes of the session will be reserved for press interviews, following which the focus will shift to serious training, with news media present to observe.
Eagles Head Coach Eric Chelle and his staff arrived in Uyo on Monday to lay the groundwork for the upcoming qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. The first qualifier against Madagascar is scheduled for Friday, September 25, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Nigeria will then travel to Guinea-Bissau for the second qualifier on September 29.
It is worth noting that Victor Osimhen, Nigeria's key striker, will not feature in the opening match-day fixture due to a muscle tear sustained recently. He is also unlikely to recover in time for the subsequent match against Guinea-Bissau. Chelle has opted to utilize Coventry-born player Taiwo Awoniyi as a late substitute for the first match.
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