In a thrilling development ahead of the highly anticipated 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Sao Tome and Principe, the Super Eagles’ camp in Uyo has come alive with the arrival of nine players. Newcomers Gift Orban and Jordan Torunarigha are among the early arrivals, setting the stage for what promises to be an electrifying showdown.
The Super Eagles’ official social media account, aptly named ‘X’, made the exciting announcement on Wednesday, confirming the presence of these players gearing up for the important qualifier.
Among the stars who graced the camp are the dynamic Samuel Chukwueze, the skillful Moses Simon, the prolific Kelechi Ihenacho, the industrious Frank Onyeka, and the proficient goalkeepers Adeleye Adebayo and Francis Uzoho. The list is further bolstered by the versatile Bruno Onyemaechi.
In an update that sparked excitement among fans, Chukwueze led the way in welcoming his fellow teammates, Moses Simon and Kelechi Ihenacho, as the trio joined the camp, taking the total number of players in attendance to nine. The Super Eagles’ official Twitter account tweeted, “Update! Chukwueze ushers in Simon and Iheanacho. 9 players now in camp. Uzoho, Adebayo, Bruno, Onyeka, Orban, Jordan, Chukwueze, Simon, Iheanacho. #SoarSuperEagles #AFCON2023Q.”
The players’ arrival was met with a warm welcome, as members of the Nigeria Football Federation’s protocol department and the coaching crew, led by the astute Jose Peseiro, were on hand to receive the stars upon their arrival at the camp.
The excitement is expected to escalate further as more players are set to join the camp today, intensifying preparations for the crucial clash scheduled for Sunday. The Super Eagles are leaving no stone unturned as they aim to secure victory in the AFCON 2023 qualifier against Sao Tome and Principe, and fans are eagerly awaiting the action-packed showdown.
