THREE key members of the Super Eagles of Nigeria are expected to join the team’s camp today (Wednesday) and tomorrow (Thursday), ahead of the two African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic in Uyo and Rwanda in Kigali.
It was gathered that new Sevilla of Spain forward Kelechi Iheanacho, Galatasaray’s new man Victor Osimhen and keeper Maduka Okoye are the three players yet to arrive in Uyo.
Kelechi Iheanacho is due in the Akwa Ibom State capital on Wednesday (today), while the duo of African Player Of The Year, Victor Osimhen and goalkeeper Maduka Okoye will touch down in the Super Eagles camp on Thursday (tomorrow).
Captain William Ekong was among the first sets of players to arrive at camp on Monday. The list also includes:
- Ola Aina
- Semi Ajayi
- Olisa Ndah
- Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
- Ademola Lookman
- Taiwo Awoniyi
- Amas Obasogie
- Wilfred Ndidi
- Victor Boniface
- Stanley Nwabali
On Tuesday, Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Frank Onyeka, Benjamin Tanimu, Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi, Moses Simon, Bruno Onyemaechi, Raphael Onyedika and Samuel Chukwueze landed.
The Super Eagles will take on Benin Republic on Saturday before flying out to Kigali on Sunday for Tuesday’s Matchday 2 clash with the Amavubi of Rwanda.
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