All 24 players invited to the Super Eagles squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers have arrived in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, ahead of their double-header against Tanzania.
The final group of players arrived at the Victor Attah International Airport on Wednesday, joining 10 teammates who had reported to camp a day earlier.
Head coach Eric Chelle’s side will host Tanzania’s Taifa Stars in the first leg at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium by 5 p.m. on Friday. The return leg is scheduled for Tuesday at the Amman Stadium in Zanzibar City.
Nigeria currently occupy second position in Group L with three points from two matches. The Super Eagles began their campaign with a 2-1 victory over Madagascar before suffering a 3-0 defeat away to Guinea-Bissau, who lead the group with six points.
Tanzania and Madagascar have one point each, although Tanzania have already secured automatic qualification for the 2027 tournament as co-hosts alongside Kenya and Uganda.
The development leaves just one additional qualification ticket available in Group L, making the two encounters important for Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the tournament.
