Preparations for Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign officially kicked off yesterday as the Super Eagles camp opened in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State.
Players and technical officials have begun arriving at the team’s base ahead of their opening Group match on Friday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
The three-time African champions are scheduled to hold their first collective training session on today. According to team officials, the first 15 minutes of Tuesday’s session will be open to members of the media for photographic and video coverage.
In a move to facilitate comprehensive coverage, the team management has also set aside Wednesday for media engagements, where all squad members will be available for exclusive interviews at the team’s Ikot Ekpene camp. Exact timings for both the training session and the media interaction will be confirmed in due course.
Meanwhile, Super Eagles’ opponents, the Barea of Madagascar, have reportedly arrived in Uyo ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
According to Prompt News Online, the 28-man delegation, comprising players and officials, safely touched down yesterday at Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, at about 2:05 p.m.
The Malagasy contingent cleared immigration formalities before heading to their hotel base, with a second batch of delegation members scheduled to arrive today.
Led by head coach Corentin Martins, the Barea will face the Super Eagles on Matchday 1 before turning their attention to a Matchday 2 home encounter against Tanzania’s Taifa Stars four days later.