Super Eagles
The Super Eagles camp in Uyo has taken shape as all the 23 invited players have all landed in Uyo ahead oftomorrows 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Crocodiles of Lesotho at theGodswill Akpabio Stadium.
Moses Simon, Ademola Lookman, Taiwo Awoniyi, Ola Aina, Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, Joe Aribo and Bright Osayi Samuel were among the last batch of players received at the Victor Attah International Airport by members of the Akwa Ibom State Football Normalization Committee and taken to the teams camp at Four Point by Sheraton Hotel in Ikot Ekpene.
The new arrivalscompleted the list of the 23 players invited for the doubleheaderagainst Lesothoand Zimbabwe in Rwanda on Sunday.
Others in the camp are Bendel Insurance goalkeeper, Amas Obasogie who was drafted in to replace Maduka Okoye who opted out of the upcoming international fixtures.
The team had their first training session yesterday at the practice pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.
Meanwhile, A 33-manCrocodiles of Lesotho contingent , making up of 23 players and nineofficials, have arrived Uyo ahead of tomorrowstie against the Super Eagles.
The team handled by Coach Leslie Notsi was received by members of the Akwa Ibom State Football Normalization Committee at the Victor Attah International Airport and taken to their Ibom Hotel and Resorts camp.
The encounter against Lesotho will take place on the main turf of the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo tomorrow by 5pm.(The Nation)
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