Super Eagles having a training session
The camp of the Super Eagles came alive yesterday as Italy-based duo William Troost-Ekong and Ademola Lookman as well as England-based trio of Alex Iwobi, Joe Aribo and Semi Ajayi arrived ahead of the AFCON 2023 clash against Sierra Leone in Monrovia on Sunday.
Also in camp yesterday were Netherland-based Calvin Bassey and Germany-based Kevin Akpoguma.
Other players include Serie A winner Victor Osimhen and Leicester City of England stars Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi and a host of others.
The Eagles have nine points from four matches and they are currently topping their qualification group.
They are trailed by Guinea Bissaus Wild Dogs with seven points. The Leone Stars, who caused an upset by defeating Coach José Santos Peseiros team 2-1 in Abuja during the opening match of the qualification series, are in third place with five points.
Sao Tome and Principe, who will face the Super Eagles in the final game of the series in September, is at the bottom of the table with just one point.
The highly anticipated clash between Nigeria and Sierra Leone is scheduled to take place at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium in Monrovia on Sunday, 18thJune. (The Nation)
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