By Ben Efe 10.11.2026
Nigeria’s Super Eagles top players Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman and Semi Ajayi on Tuesday evening arrived in Uyo to prepare for the double leg Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Taifa Stars of Tanzania on Friday November 13.
Other players who are on ground include Arthur Okonkwo, Benjamin Fredrick, Alhassan Yusuf, Bright Osayi-Samuel and Moses Simon. The camp opened on Monday with Eric Chelle and his backroom staff making arrangement and hatching a plan to beat Tanzania over the two legs and regain their momentum for the 2027 AFCON qualification. 14 other players are expected to arrive Wednesday.
Nigeria surrendered the leadership of the group L qualifiers to Guinea Bissau when they lost 3-0 in Bissau, they must collect all six points from Tanzania who are already qualified as one of the hosts of the 2027 AFCON tournament. Guinea-Bissau top the group with six points, Nigeria three points and Madagascar one point same as Tanzania.
Meanwhile Tanzania arrived Uyo on Monday and now have clear four days of rest and training ahead of the game. A win or draw for the Taifa Stars will put the Super Eagles chances in jeopardy. The second leg of the encounter will be played on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.