The Super Eagles have begun their preparations in Uyo for Friday’s opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Madagascar.
Nigeria will host Madagascar at Godswill Akpabio Stadium before playing their second qualifier in Bissau against Guinea Bissau.
Coach Eric Chelle and his assistant coaches landed in the state on the weekend and resumed training yesterday as the players arrive from Europe.
The News Chronicle reports that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
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Nigeria is determined to start their AFCON campaign on a winning note.
They were joined by the Barea who arrived in Uyo yesterday with a 24-man squad and 10 officials led by their coach Corentin Martins.
Africa’s 104th-ranked national team is looking to qualify for the tournament for the first time since missing out on the 2025 edition in Morocco.
They stunned the odds to reach the quarter-finals in Egypt in the 2019 Nations Cup.
