All 24 invited players have reported to the Super Eagles camp in Uyo ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Tanzania, according to Punch. The team completed their second workout on Wednesday after travel hitches initially slowed down arrivals earlier in the week.
Flight delays at the Victor Attah International Airport had disrupted opening schedules on Monday, leaving only 17 players available for Tuesday’s drills. The final seven players, led by team captain Wilfred Ndidi, arrived on Wednesday to complete the squad.
Ndidi walked into camp alongside Bruno Onyemaechi, Abdullahi Bewene, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Taiwo Awoniyi, Moses Usor, and first-time call-up Mubarak Suleiman. Earlier arrivals on Tuesday morning included Stanley Nwabali, Arthur Okonkwo, Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Ola Aina, Semi Ajayi, Moses Simon, Akor Adams, Benjamin Fredrick, and Alhassan Yusuf.
They joined the group that trained on Tuesday, which featured Ademola Lookman, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Francis Uzoho, Tolu Arokodare, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Samson Tijani, and Tochukwu Nnadi. With everyone on ground, the technical crew held Wednesday's session with the full squad.
A few regular faces are absent from the roster. Top striker Victor Osimhen is sidelined by injury for his second consecutive AFCON qualifying window, while winger Samuel Chukwueze is also recovering from a fitness issue. In addition, Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye was not included in the squad.
The first leg of the double-header is scheduled for Friday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Nigeria will then travel for the return fixture in Dar es Salaam four days later.
Nigeria currently sit in second place in Group L with three points from their first two matches, following a 2-1 win over Madagascar in Uyo and a 3-0 loss away to Guinea-Bissau. Because Tanzania have already secured their place at the 2027 tournament as co-hosts, only one qualification spot remains open from the group, putting pressure on the Super Eagles to pick up positive results.
