Nigeria’s Super Eagles have welcomed all 24 invited players to camp in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, as preparations intensify for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Tanzania.
The arrival of the remaining players completed the squad on Wednesday, after flight scheduling problems delayed the team's initial preparations.
Head coach Eric Chelle and his assistants had arrived in Uyo on Monday, but the players only began reporting to camp on Tuesday.
The team held its first training session at the practice pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Tuesday, with 17 players initially available.
The remaining players joined the camp later, giving Chelle his full selection ahead of the team's second training session on Wednesday.
Nigeria will host Tanzania at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Friday, Nov. 13, before travelling to Zanzibar for the return fixture on Nov. 17.
The Super Eagles are under pressure to win both matches after a mixed start to their qualifying campaign.
They opened with a 2-1 victory over Madagascar in Uyo before suffering a 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau, leaving them with three points from two matches.
Guinea-Bissau lead Group L with six points, while Tanzania have already secured automatic qualification for the 2027 tournament as co-hosts alongside Kenya and Uganda.
This leaves only one additional qualifying place available in the group, making the double-header particularly important for Nigeria.
Chelle will also have to manage without striker Victor Osimhen, who was left out of the squad because of injury.
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
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