The Super Eagles’ camp in Uyo is already bubbling with activities following the arrival of the team’s on-the-field captain at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations(AFCON) William Troost-Ekong along with nine others ahead of the 2025 AFCON double header against Benin Republic and Rwanda.
Ekong, who was sorely missed last June when the Cheetahs of Benin inflicted a 2-1 defeat on the Super Eagles in a 2026 FIFA world Cup qualifier , was one of the early birds in Uyo yesterday along with Nottingham Forest striker, Taiwo Awoniyi and Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.
Others who have made their way to Uyo include Atalanta Europa Cup hero, Ademola Lookman, who was recently linked to a move to French giants, PSG as well as West Bromwich Albion’s defender Oluwasemilogo Ajayi ; Olaoluwa Aina of Nottingham Forest and Olisa Ndah of Orlando Pirates, South Africa).
The early septet in Uyo were followed by home-based goalkeeper Amas Obasogie who plies his trade with Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side, Bendel Insurance and Leicester City’s midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi who recently agreed a new three-year deal with the Foxes. Bayer Leverkusen striker, Victor Boniface and Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali , swelled the Super Eagles camp to 11 before nightfall yesterday.
Meanwhile, Super Eagles’ interim manager, Austin Eguavoen is already in camp ahead of the team’s first training session today .
He was joined in camp yesterday by Rangers’ Head Coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, who was one of the assistants announced by the NFF as one of the coaching assistants to Eguavoen along with Daniel Ogunmodede of Remo Stars .
In a related development, Super Eagles ace striker, Victor Osimhen who has been embroiled with transfer issues during the Summer window , is being expected in camp tomorrow .
The Napoli forward is expected to complete a move to Turkish giants, Galatasaray before hitting Uyo for the 2025 AFCON Matchday One encounter against neighbouring Republic of Benin on Saturday.
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