AFCON 2027Q: Super Eagles begin preparation for Madagascar showdown
The Super Eagles will hold their first training session on Tuesday (today) ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Madagascar’s Barea. Éric Chelle’s men opened camp for the game in Ikot Ikpene, Akwa Ibom State on Monday. The first 15 minutes of the training session will be open to the media. The Super Eagles […] AFCON 2027Q: Super Eagles begin preparation for Madagascar…
The Nigeria national team, the Super Eagles, has announced the inclusion of 13 new players in their senior squad ahead of their upcoming international matches. Head coach Eric Chelle made these call-ups in anticipation of the games against Russia and the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The new additions hail from clubs across Europe and the Middle East and represent a diverse range of positions on the field.
Among the 13 players are Samuel James, a 20-year-old goalkeeper from Finnish club SJK, and Chibuzo Nwoko, a 20-year-old central midfielder from Fulham. Isaac James, a versatile defender, is part of the squad after spending time in Chelsea's youth system and currently plays for Portuguese club Alverca. Victory Akpe, a 19-year-old center-back from Swiss club Basel, has also been named.
Stephen Michael, a 22-year-old midfielder from Danish club Vendsyssel FF, and Igor Wilfred, a 21-year-old midfielder from Norwegian club Kristiansund, are also part of the new invitees. Abdulrasaq Popoola, a 19-year-old midfielder from Al-Wasl, and Moses Usor, a 24-year-old winger from LASK, complete the list of new additions to the Super Eagles' roster.
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