By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
The Super Eagles have stepped up preparations for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with their first training session ahead of Friday’s opening fixture against Madagascar, Prompt News Online reports.
Twenty-three players took part in Tuesday night’s session at the practice pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, as head coach and his technical crew began fine-tuning the team for the Matchday 1 encounter.
The first 15 minutes of the session was open to members of the media and the public, after which the players continued their workout behind closed doors.
Captain Wilfred Ndidi, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali and winger Samuel Chukwueze joined the squad a few hours before the team took to the training ground.
Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is expected to arrive at the team’s base at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Ikot Ekpene on Wednesday.
The Super Eagles are scheduled to hold another training session on Wednesday as preparations intensify for Friday’s clash with the Barea of Madagascar.
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