2023 AFCON: Chukwueze, Ihenacho, Orban, six other players hit Super Eagles camp in Uyo

News Express |6th Sep 2023 | 220
2023 AFCON: Chukwueze, Ihenacho, Orban, six other players hit Super Eagles camp in Uyo

Chukwueze, Ihenacho, Orban at the Super Eagles camp in Uyo




Nine players have arrived the Super Eagles camp in Uyo ahead of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sao Tome and Principe.

New invitees Gift Orban and Jordan Torunarigha are among the early birds in the Super Eagles camp.

Others include; Samuel Chukwueze, Moses Simon, Kelechi Ihenacho, Frank Onyeka, goalkeepers Adeleye Adebayo and Francis Uzoho, as well as Bruno Onyemaechi.

This was announced on the Super Eagles X account on Wednesday.

Update! Chukwueze ushers in Simon and Iheanacho. 9 players now in camp. Uzoho, Adebayo, Bruno, Onyeka, Orban, Jordan, Chukwueze, Simon, Iheanacho. #SoarSuperEagles #AFCON2023Q #LetsDoitAgainpic.twitter.com/ygYWjjl6QV

-🇳🇬Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) September 6, 2023

Members of the Nigeria Football Federation protocol department and the coaching crew led by Jose Peseiro received the players upon their arrival.

More players are expected to hit camp today as preparation for the clash on Sunday gets underway.

23 players were called up for the game against São Tomé with the trio of Victor Boniface, Gift Orban and Jordan Torunarigha earning their invite while Tyronne Ebuehi and Jamilu Collins returned to the team.

The likes of Kelechi Iheanacho, Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon, Wilfred Ndidi, William Troost-Ekong and Samuel Chukwueze are also got invited.

The Peseiro-led side will host São Tomé on Sunday, September 10 at the Godswill Akpabio International stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom.

The Eagles, alongside Guinea-Bissau, have already secured qualification to next years AFCON in Côte dIvoire from Group A. (Vanguard)




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