Maduka Okoye Missing as Chelle Drills 23 Eagles in First Training in Uyo
Duro Ikhazuagbe Only Maduka Okoye was missing as Super Eagles had their first training ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau in the next
The Nigerian Super Eagles, ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, began their first training session in Uyo on Tuesday evening. Captain Wilfred Ndidi, winger Samuel Chukwueze, and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali were the last three players to join the Eagles camp. Super Eagles' Media Officer, Promise Efoghe, confirmed that Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, who is expected to arrive on Thursday, was granted permission to attend to family and personal matters.
The team, consisting of 23 players, participated in the training session led by Head Coach Eric Chelle at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.
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