Nigeria’s Super Eagles get full house ahead of Tanzania double-header

All invited Super Eagles players have reported to camp in Uyo ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Tanzania.

Coach Eric Chelle invited 24 players for the November international assignment, with the full squad now assembled as preparations intensify for the two crucial encounters.

The players held their first training session on Tuesday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, where the team is preparing for Friday’s opening fixture.

Among those in camp are Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina, Arthur Okonkwo, Semi Ajayi, Benjamin Frederick, Alhassan Yusuf, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Akor Adams, Tochukwu Nnadi, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Moses Simon, Tolu Arokodare and Ademola Lookman.

The remaining members of the squad include goalkeepers Francis Uzoho and Stanley Nwabali, Tijani Samson, Wilfred Ndidi, Suleiman Mubarak, Abdullahi Bewene, Taiwo Awoniyi, Moses Usor, Bruno Onyemaechi and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.

With the entire squad now available, Chelle will have the opportunity to work with his players as they seek to secure a positive result against the East African side.

Nigeria will be eager to bounce back from their previous 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau when they host Tanzania in Uyo on Friday, November 13, as they begin their November qualifying campaign.

The Super Eagles will then travel for the return fixture on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, as both teams battle for crucial points in the race to qualify for the 2027 AFCON.