The Super Eagles, Nigeria's national football team, began preparations for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with a training session in Uyo on September 22, 2026. The team, led by coach Eric Chelle, had been expected to start preparations earlier, but the players' arrival was delayed. A total of 23 players reported to the team's base at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, where they underwent their first training session.
The early arrivals at the team's camp included notable players such as Simon Moses, Akor Adams, Taiwo Awoniyi, and Alex Iwobi. Other players who arrived early were Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, and Ademola Lookman. The players who came in later in the evening included Wilfred Ndidi, Samuel Chukwueze, and Stanley Nwabali. According to Super Eagles Media Officer, Promise Efoghe, the players were notified of the importance of the training sessions.
The team's technical crew has a three-day training programme, which began on September 22, ahead of the opening game against Madagascar on September 23. Efoghe disclosed that 20 players arrived at the team's camp on September 22, while three other players reported to camp on time for the 5:00 p.m. training session. The training programme is aimed at preparing the team for the upcoming qualifiers.
The Super Eagles will face Madagascar in their opening Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on September 23. After the game, the team will fly to Bissau to take on Guinea-Bissau in a Day 2 encounter on September 29. The team will then move to Europe to face Russia in a friendly game at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on October 6.
The Super Eagles' camp came alive with the arrival of the 23 players, who are expected to give their all in the upcoming qualifiers. The team's coach, Eric Chelle, will be hoping to lead the team to victory in the qualifiers. The Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers are an important competition for the Super Eagles, who will be looking to make a strong impression.
The players who arrived at the team's camp on September 22 included Isaac James, Emmanuel Fernandez, Benjamin Fredericks, Moses Uzor, George Ilenikhena, Arthur Okonkwo, and Bright Osayi-Samuel. Others who arrived on the same day were Chibuike Nwaiwu, Tolu Arokodare, Bruno Onyemaechi, Raphael Onyedika, and Frank Onyeka. The team's Media Officer confirmed that all the players were present for the training session.
The Super Eagles' preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers have finally gotten underway, with the team's 23 players undergoing their first training session in Uyo. The team's coach and technical crew will be working hard to ensure that the team is well-prepared for the upcoming games. The Super Eagles' fans will be hoping that the team will perform well in the qualifiers and make a strong impression.
Key points
- The Super Eagles begin their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier preparations with 23 players in Uyo.
- The team's technical crew has a three-day training programme ahead of the opening game against Madagascar.
- The Super Eagles will face Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau, and Russia in their upcoming games.
