The Super Eagles squad in Antalya has increased to 21 players ahead of their upcoming international friendlies in Turkey.
Six additional players arrived on Wednesday morning, joining those who had reported on Tuesday.
Early arrivals included Fisayo Bashiru, Alex Iwobi, Emmanuel Oluwasegun, Yira Sor, Paul Onuachu, and Philip Otele. Other players in camp are Semi Ajayi, Moses Simon, Francisê B Uzoho, Bruno Onyemaechi, and Bright Osayi-Samuel.
Also present are Frank Onyeka, Adebayo Adeleye, Ademola Lookman, Akor Adams, and Chidera Ejuke, while Raphael Onyedika, Igoh Ogbu, Maduka Okoye, Samuel Chukwueze, and Zaidu Sanusi complete the 21-man roster.
The team is based at the Bellis Deluxe Hotel in Antalya, with training scheduled for 4 p.m. local time (2 p.m. Nigerian time) on Wednesday. Camp officially opened on Tuesday at noon with the arrival of coaches and team officials.
Super Eagles Media Officer Promise Efoghe expressed satisfaction with the early arrivals and the positive atmosphere in camp.
“We are impressed with the players’ response and early arrivals. It reflects commitment and readiness for the task ahead. We expect a full camp soon, giving the coaches ample time to implement strategies,” he said.
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Efoghe added that the technical crew is focused on maximizing limited training sessions to quickly build squad cohesion.
“Our priority is to blend the squad quickly and effectively. Every session now is crucial for our preparations,” he said.
Head Coach Eric Chelle named Captain Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, and Ademola Lookman among the 21 players for the friendlies.
The matches, originally scheduled in Amman, were moved to Antalya due to security concerns in the Middle East. Nigeria will play Iran on Friday before facing Jordan on March 31.