9am News reveals the rising anticipation within the Super Eagles camp in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, as the team gears up for the pivotal 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers matches against Rwanda and Benin Republic. The atmosphere in camp is charged with determination and focus, as over 20 of the 23 invited players have already reported.
The Super Eagles’ preparations kicked off on Monday, September 2, as the team gathered in Uyo for the upcoming AFCON 2025 qualifiers. Under the guidance of interim coach Augustine Eguavoen, Nigeria is set to face the Benin Republic’s Cheetahs at home this weekend. The much-anticipated clash will take place on Saturday, September 7, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.
Shortly after, the team will travel to Kigali to take on the Amavubi of Rwanda on Tuesday, September 10, at the Amahoro Stadium.
The Super Eagles’ 23-man squad for the September AFCON qualifiers includes
These are the players invited for the two AFCON qualifying games this month.
Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa); Maduka Okoye (Udinese FC, Italy); Amas Obasogie (Bendel Insurance FC, Nigeria).
Defenders: William Troost-Ekong (Al-Kholood, Saudi Arabia), Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce FC, Turkey); Semi Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion, England); Olisa Ndah (Orlando Pirates, South Africa), Bruno Onyemaechi (Boavista FC, Portugal), Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England); Ola Aina (Nottingham Forest, England).
Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium); Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution, USA); Frank Onyeka (Augsburg, Germany); Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England); Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio, Italy).
Forwards: Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany); Victor Osimhen (SSC Napoli, Italy); Kelechi Iheanacho (Sevilla, Spain); Ademola Lookman (Atalanta FC, Italy); Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy); Moses Simon (FC Nantes, France); Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham Forest, England).
However, they replaced Bright Osayi-Samuel of Fenerbahce with Crawley Town’s Benjamin Tanimu due to an injury.
The camp in Uyo is buzzing with activity, with early arrivals including first-time invitee Olisa Ndah from Orlando Pirates, William Troost-Ekong, and Nottingham Forest’s Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina. Other players who have made their way to the camp include Ademola Lookman, Semi Ajayi, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, and Victor Boniface. Furthermore, Additional arrivals on Tuesday brought in Moses Simon, Alhassan Yusuf, Frank Onyeka, Samuel Chukwueze, Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, and Benjamin Tanimu.
All players Currently in camp
- William Troost-Ekong
- Olisa Ndah
- Ademola Lookman
- Semi Ajayi
- Taiwo Awoniyi
- Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
- Ola Aina
- Stanley Nwabali
- Wilfred Ndidi
- Victor Boniface
- Amas Obasogie
- Moses Simon
- Alhassan Yusuf
- Frank Onyeka
- Samuel Chukwueze
- Benjamin Tanimu
- Calvin Bassey
- Alex Iwobi
- Raphael Onyedika
- Bruno Onyemaechi
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