The Super Eagles camp in Portugal is bubbling as the arrival of 20 of the 25 invited players has been confirmed ahead of their two international friendly games against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique.
According to the Eagles’ official social media handle, regular invitees like Wilfred Ndidi, Victor Osimhen, Joe Aribo, Semi Ajayi, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Moses Simon, Francis Uzoho, Kenneth Omeruo, and Ademola Lookman are all in camp.
The other names released include Raphael Onyedika, Jordan Torunarigha, the returning Bright Osayi-Samuel, Calvin Bassey, Bruno Onyemaechi, Terem Moffi, Victor Boniface, Tyronne Ebuehi, who replaced the injured Ola Aina, Chidozie Awaziem, who was also brought in for Jamilu Collins, and Real Sociedad forward Umar Sadiq, who replaced Taiwo Awoniyi.
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Brentford midfielder Frank Onyeka, Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho, and Turkey-based Fisayo Dele-Bashiru are all expected on Wednesday. Onyeka and Iheanacho both had visa issues, which have been sorted out, while new invitee Bashiru had his ticket rerouted and is also expected to join up with the rest of the team.
Israel-based Adeleye Adebayo is one of two unconfirmed arrivals, as the goalkeeper is trying to get a flight out of the country due to the ongoing war, while Enyimba’s Olorunleke Ojo and some of the other contingent from Nigeria are awaiting their visas and will join up with the team in due time.
The Eagles are gearing up for a doubleheader of friendlies that will see them face the Green Falcons of Saudi Arabia on Friday, October 13, at Estadio Municipal de Portimao. Three days later, Jose Peseiro’s men will take on Mozambique on Monday, October 16, at the Estadio Municipal de Albufeira.
Nigeria, whose opponents at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations will be decided on Thursday, will partake in both friendly matches as part of the preparation for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe in November.
