Sports News of Tuesday, 10 November 2026

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Super Eagles stars Bassey, Iwobi, Aina arrive in Uyo ahead of Tanzania AFCON qualifier

At least nine Super Eagles stars have arrived in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, ahead of Nigeria's upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania.

Premier League stars including Fulham duo Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi, and Nottingham Forest's Ola Aina, have all touched down in Uyo, along with Hull City's Semi Ajayi.

The other early birds include Arthur Okonkwo, Benjamin Fredrick, Alhassan Yusuf, Bright Osayi-Samuel and Moses Simon.

In a video shared by renowned Nigerian photojournalist Pooja via X, the players could be seen arriving at the Victor Attah International Airport.

The team is expected to hold their first training session at the training pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium later today (Tuesday, November 10).

Nigeria will host the Taifa Stars in Uyo on Friday, November 13, before travelling away for the return fixture four days later at the Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar.




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