Eagles begin training today as 9 players arrive Uyo camp ahead Libya clash

No fewer than nine players of the national men’s football team, the Super Eagles have arrived their camp in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state.

The team is set to begin physical training today (Tuesday) for their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Libya billed to hold in the coming days.

The players who arrived on Tuesday are Victor Boniface, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Frank Onyeka, Raphael Onyedika , Samuel Chukwueze, Wilfred Ndidi and Benjamin Tanimu.

Goalkeepers; Stanley Nwabali and Amas Obasogie already reported for duty on Monday.

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More players are expected to join the team, as 23 players had been invited for the encounters.

The Super Eagles will hold their first training session at the practice pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo later this evening.

The session will be open to media and fans, according to the team.

The Nigerian men will take on Libya in the matchday three of the 2025 AFCONQ on Friday before facing the Mediterranean Knights again four days later in Benina for matchday four fixture.

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