World Cup Qualifier: Eagles Arrive Uyo With 22 Players

Nigerian players have arrived in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe.

The 22 Super Eagles players are at the camp in Uyo as they begin preparations ahead of their games.

This was disclosed in a video on the official X handle of the Super Eagles on Tuesday.

Sixteen players arrived the team’s camp on Tuesday, increasing the number to 22.

Super Eagles will be facing Lesotho on Thursday in Uyo.

The team’s next match with the Warriors of Zimbabwe at the Huye Stadium, Butare, will be on Sunday.

The 22 players include Kenneth Omeruo, Kelechi Iheanacho, Umar Sadiq, Sheyi Ojo, Jamilu Collins, Nathan Tella, Ola Aina, Chidozie Awaziem, Bright Osayi, Bruno Onyemaechi.

Others are Semiu Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Raphael Onyedika, Joe Aribo, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi,Moses Simon, Taiwo Awoniyi, Ademola Lookman, Victor Boniface, and Terem Moffi.

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