Super Eagles Kick Off AFCON 2023 Preparations in Abu Dhabi
Seventeen players have landed at the Abu Dhabi camp in the United Arab Emirates, marking the commencement of preparations for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Tonight, the team, led by head coach Jose Peseiro, will engage in their inaugural training session, gearing up for the challenges ahead.
Peseiro and his coaching staff were the first to touch down at the camp on Tuesday night, setting the stage for the arrival of the remaining players throughout the day.
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Anticipation builds as the Super Eagles anticipate a friendly clash with either Burkina Faso or Guinea in their pre-tournament preparations.
The players are slated to spend a week in Abu Dhabi before embarking on their journey to Abidjan for the AFCON 2023 finals.
Players Currently In Camp
Ahmed Musa, Kenneth Omeruo, Moses Simon, Olorunleke Ojo, Alex Iwobi, Semi Ajayi, Ola Aina, Cavin Bassey, Ademola Lookman, Joe Aribo, Frank Onyeka, Bruno Onyemaechi, Chidozie Awaziem, Zaidu Sanusi, Victor Boniface, Bright Onyedika, and Bright Osayi-Samuel.
The trio of Samuel Chukwueze, Francis Uzoho and William Troost-Ekong will link up with their teammates in camp on later today after they were granted permission by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to play for their clubs today.
By Olujimi Dare Ogun
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