- Eguavoen. Ilechukwu in, Osimhen expected
The Super Eagles’ 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.
Others who have made their way to Uyo include Atalanta Europa Cup hero, Ademola Lookman, who was recently linked to a move to French giants, PSG as well as West Bromwich Albion’s defender Oluwasemilogo Ajayi ; Olaoluwa Aina of Nottingham Forest and Olisa Ndah of Orlando Pirates, South Africa.
The early septet in Uyo were followed by home-based goalkeeper Amas Obasogie who plies his trade with Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side, Bendel Insurance and Leicester City’s midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi who recently agreed a new three-year deal with the Foxes. Bayer Leverkusen striker, Victor Boniface and Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali , swelled the Super Eagles camp to 11 before nightfall yesterday.
Meanwhile, Super Eagles’ interim manager, Austin Eguavoen is already in camp ahead of the team’s first training session today .
Joining the camp yesterday was Rangers’ 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.