Nigeria’s Super Eagles have completed their arrival at camp in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, as preparations intensify for Friday’s crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying encounter against Tanzania.
All 24 players invited by head coach Éric Chelle have reported to the team’s camp at Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Ikot Ekpene, ahead of the Group L Matchday Three fixture.
According to reports, 10 players arrived at the team’s base before being joined by the remaining 14, bringing the squad to full strength.
The Super Eagles have also commenced preparations at the practice pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, where they held their first official training session . Another training session is scheduled for Wednesday evening.
Nigeria will host Tanzania’s Taifa Stars on Friday, November 13, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, with kick-off scheduled for 5:00 p.m. Nigerian time.
The encounter is particularly important for Nigeria following a mixed start to their qualifying campaign. The three-time African champions opened with a 2-1 victory over Madagascar before suffering a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau.
The results leave Nigeria with three points from two matches, placing them second in Group L behind Guinea-Bissau, who have six points.
Tanzania, meanwhile, have already secured qualification for the 2027 AFCON as one of the tournament’s co-hosts alongside Kenya and Uganda. Consequently, Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau and Madagascar are competing for the group’s remaining qualification ticket.
Chelle’s men will be seeking maximum points from the double-header against Tanzania to strengthen their position and revive their qualification campaign.
Following Friday’s encounter in Uyo, both countries will meet again on Tuesday, November 17, for the return fixture in Tanzania.
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda from June 19 to July 17, 2027.
All 24 Super Eagles players have arrived in Uyo as Nigeria intensifies preparations for Friday’s crucial 2027 AFCON qualifier against Tanzania.