Super Eagles and Tanzania Face Flight Delays Ahead of AFCON Qualifier

The Super Eagles and Tanzania encountered setbacks in their preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier scheduled for Friday in Uyo. Reported changes to flight schedules delayed players from both teams.

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle arrived in Uyo early on Monday, joined later by assistant coach Daniel Ogunmodede. However, as of Monday evening, no Super Eagles players had arrived at Victor Attah International Airport, despite officials waiting throughout the day.

Tanzania's team, the Taifa Stars, was also delayed, initially expected to arrive on Monday but rescheduled for Tuesday. Tanzania has struggled in their opening two Group L matches, losing to Guinea-Bissau and drawing with Madagascar, but they have secured automatic qualification for the 2027 AFCON as co-hosts.

Nigeria currently occupies second place in Group L with three points from two matches. Chelle named a 24-man squad but will be without striker Victor Osimhen due to injury.