Super Eagles Of Nigeria Camp Hit 17 Players Ahead Of Unity Cup Opener

The Super Eagles camp in London continued to fill up on Sunday, with three more players arriving ahead of Tuesday’s Unity Cup semi-final against Zimbabwe.

Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho, defender Chibuike Nwaiwu and striker Rafiu Durosinmi were the latest additions to Éric Chelle’s Super Eagles squad as preparations gathered pace in the English capital.

Their arrival took the number of players in camp to 17 after 14 players had reported on Saturday for the invitational tournament.

Eight home-based stars were among the early arrivals as Chelle opened camp ahead of the defence of Nigeria’s Unity Cup title.

More players are still expected in camp, including captain Wilfred Ndidi and winger Moses Simon, with the full squad gradually taking shape before the clash with the Warriors of Zimbabwe.

The Super Eagles held their first training session on Saturday at Cray Valley FC, Middle Park Avenue, London. The session marked the team’s first full workout under Chelle since the players began converging on camp.

Another session was scheduled for Sunday night at the same venue as the coaching crew intensified preparations for the encounter.

Nigeria will take on Zimbabwe on Tuesday, May 26, at The Valley, home ground of Championship club Charlton Athletic, in the opening semi-final of the competition.

The second semi-final will see Jamaica face India on Wednesday, while the final is billed for Saturday, 30 May, also at The Valley.

Players currently in camp are Junior Ayobami, Al Ameen Tijani, Michael Atata, Adeoye Aderemi, Oputa Chibueze, Ighoke Obinna, Ocholi Elias, Oyedokun Tosin, Philip Otele, Arthur Okonkwo, Femi Azeez, Owen Oseni, Nnadi Tochukwu, Terem Moffi, Francis Uzoho, Chibuike Nwaiwu and Rafiu Durosinmi.