Captain Wilfred Ndidi and the remaining arrivals have joined the squad as Nigeria step up preparations for Friday’s 2027 AFCON qualifier.
The Super Eagles have reached full strength in Uyo, with all 24 invited players now in camp ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Tanzania.
The arrival of the remaining members has completed the squad assembled by head coach Éric Chelle, allowing the Nigerian team to intensify preparations for Friday’s important Group L fixture.
Captain Wilfred Ndidi was among the final players to report to camp, alongside Bruno Onyemaechi, Abdullahi Bewene, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Taiwo Awoniyi, Moses Usor and midfielder Mubarak Suleiman.
The squad also features several familiar faces, including Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, Moses Simon, Akor Adams and Tolu Arokodare.
Chelle has full squad to work with
With the 24 players now assembled, Chelle and his technical crew can focus on their tactical plans and assess the options available for the Tanzania encounter.
The goalkeeping department includes Stanley Nwabali, Francis Uzoho and Arthur Okonkwo, while the defensive unit features Semi Ajayi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Benjamin Fredrick, Chibuike Nwaiwu and Bruno Onyemaechi, among others.
In midfield, Ndidi and Iwobi are joined by Alhassan Yusuf, Tochukwu Nnadi, Samson Tijani, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Mubarak Suleiman.
Nigeria also have several attacking options, with Lookman, Simon, Awoniyi, Adams, Arokodare and Usor available for selection.
Super Eagles face important Group L encounter
The Super Eagles will host Tanzania at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, November 13. Kick-off is scheduled for 5 p.m. Nigerian time.
The match is part of the 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign and carries significant importance for Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
Nigeria currently have three points from their opening two matches, following a 2–1 victory over Madagascar and a 3–0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau. They sit behind group leaders Guinea-Bissau and will be looking to close the gap with a positive result against Tanzania.
The Super Eagles will then travel for the return fixture against the Taifa Stars on November 17 in Zanzibar.
With the full squad now in Uyo, Nigeria will hope their preparations translate into a strong performance on home soil as they pursue a much-needed victory in the race for a place at AFCON 2027.