- Eguavoen. Ilechukwu in, Osimhen expected
The Super Eaglesโ camp in Uyo is buzzing with activity following the arrival of team captain William Troost-Ekong and nine other players ahead of the 2025 AFCON double-header against Benin Republic and Rwanda.
Ekong, who was notably absent when the Cheetahs of Benin defeated the Super Eagles 2-1 in a June 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, was among the first to arrive in Uyo. He was joined by Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi and Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.
Othersย who have made their way to Uyo include Atalanta Europa Cup hero, Ademolaย Lookman,ย who was recently linked ย toย a move toย French giants, PSG as wellย as West Bromwich Albionโs defender Oluwasemilogo Ajayi ; Olaoluwa Aina of Nottingham Forest and Olisa Ndah of Orlando Pirates, South Africa.
The early septetย in Uyo were followed by home-based goalkeeper Amas Obasogieย who plies his tradeย withย Nigeriaย Premier Football League (NPFL)ย side, Bendel Insuranceย and Leicester Cityโs midfielder, Wilfred Ndidiย who recently agreed a new three-year dealย with the Foxes. Bayer Leverkusen striker, Victor Bonifaceย and Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali , swelled the Super Eaglesย campย toย 11 before nightfallย yesterday.ย ย
Meanwhile, Super Eaglesโ interim manager, Austin Eguavoenย is already inย camp ahead of the teamโsย first training sessionย today .
Joining the camp yesterday was Rangersโ Head Coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, who has been appointed as one of the coaching assistants to Augustine Eguavoen, along with Daniel Ogunmodede of Remo Stars.
In related news, Super Eagles star striker Victor Osimhen, who has been caught up in transfer speculation throughout the summer, is expected to arrive in camp tomorrow.
The Napoli forward is anticipated to finalize his move to Turkish giants Galatasaray before joining the team in Uyo for their 2025 AFCON Matchday One clash against Benin Republic on Saturday.