Super Eagles finalize squad for Tanzania AFCON qualifiers

The Super Eagles are fully engaged in preparations for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Tanzania. All 24 invited players are now available, with the final arrivals joining on Wednesday after flight delays at Victor Attah International Airport affected the team's initial training schedule.

Captain Wilfred Ndidi led the group of seven players who arrived on Wednesday, including Bruno Onyemaechi, Abdullahi Bewene, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Taiwo Awoniyi, Moses Usor, and new invitee Mubarak Suleiman. On Tuesday, 17 players participated in training, including goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and Arthur Okonkwo, and Fulham players Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi.

Major absentees include striker Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze, both sidelined by injuries, while goalkeeper Maduka Okoye was dropped. The first leg against Tanzania is set for Friday at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, with the return match in Dar es Salaam four days later.

Nigeria currently has three points from two Group L matches, aiming for maximum points to improve their qualification prospects.