The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set for their first training session at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in Abidjan ahead of their highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Benin Republic on Thursday.
The Super Eagles are set to welcome Spain-based forward Sadiq Umar, rounding up a squad of 22 players.
Ahead of the training session, Coach Augustine Eguavoen shared his optimism about the team’s atmosphere, saying, “We have 22 players ready and only one more will join us on Wednesday morning. The environment here in Abidjan is fantastic, and we are all looking forward to a productive first training session as we prepare for the match.”
The team is bolstered by strong arrivals, including Captain William Ekong and reigning Africa Player of the Year Victor Osimhen. Ademola Lookman, defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel, Olaoluwa Aina, Victor Collins, Calvin Bassey, and midfielders Alex Iwobi and Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi have also joined, bringing a wealth…