Super Eagles Begin Camp in Akwa Ibom for AFCON Qualifiers

The Super Eagles have opened their training camp in Akwa Ibom state in preparation for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Tanzania. Promise Efoghe, the team's media officer, announced that training sessions will be open to the media, allowing journalists to observe the team's preparations and interview players.

The first training session is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, with all invited players available for interviews on Wednesday, November 11, at their base in Ikot Ekpene. A pre-match press conference will take place on Thursday, November 12, at the Media Centre of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.

The Nigeria Football Federation will provide specific timings for these engagements. Head coach Éric Chelle has named a 24-man squad for the two-legged fixtures, with captain Wilfred Ndidi leading the selection.

Notable inclusions are Tochukwu Nnadi, who receives his first call-up, and the return of players like Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Francis Uzoho.