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AFCON 2027: ten Super Eagles already at Uyo camp ahead of Tanzania

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Ten Nigerian players, including goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Calvin Bassey and Ola Aina and midfielder Alex Iwobi, have arrived at the camp in Uyo. The Super Eagles are preparing for the two-leg AFCON 2027 qualifying tie against Tanzania, Daily Post reports.

Ten players of the Super Eagles, the Nigerian national football team, have joined the camp in Uyo ahead of the two-leg tie against Tanzania counting towards qualification for AFCON 2027, Daily Post reports.

Among the first to arrive are goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Calvin Bassey and Ola Aina and midfielder Alex Iwobi. Semi Ajayi, Moses Simon and Akor Adams are also present.

This arrival follows the flight delays announced on 10 November for the Super Eagles and the Taifa Stars, the Tanzanian team, who are expected in Uyo. Coach Chelle had called up 24 players on 7 November.

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