The Super Eagles will begin training on Tuesday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, as they prepare for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Tanzania.
The team has opened camp ahead of the two-legged encounter, with head coach Éric Chelle expected to lead the first training session at the practice pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.
Daily Post reported that the invited players are expected to arrive at the team's camp on Monday, following the announcement of a 24-man squad on Saturday.
Nigeria will host Tanzania's Taifa Stars in the first leg on Friday, November 13, before travelling for the return fixture on Tuesday, November 17.
The matches are important for Nigeria's qualification hopes after the team suffered a 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in its last qualifying game.
Guinea-Bissau currently lead Group L with six points, while Nigeria have three points from two matches.
Madagascar and Tanzania have one point each.
Tanzania have already qualified for the tournament as one of the three co-hosts, alongside Kenya and Uganda.
However, only the highest-ranked team among the remaining Group L countries will secure the other qualification spot.
Chelle's 24-man squad includes captain Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman, Calvin Bassey and Moses Simon.
However, striker Victor Osimhen, goalkeeper Maduka Okoye and forward Kelechi Iheanacho are among the notable absentees.
The 2027 AFCON will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda from June 19 to July 17.
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