The Super Eagles of Nigeria began preparations for their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Tanzania on Tuesday, November 10.

Eric Chelle's side held their first training session on the practice pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Tuesday evening.

A total of 17 players from the 24-man squad were available for the team's first training session.

The players who took part in the session included Stanley Nwabali, Arthur Okonkwo, Fulham duo Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi, Ola Aina, Semi Ajayi, Moses Simon, Akor Adams, Benjamin Fredrick and Alhassan Yusuf.

The others were Bright Osayi-Samuel, Tolu Arokodare, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Samson Tijani, Tochukwu Nnadi, Francis Uzoho and Ademola Lookman.

The remaining players expected to join the squad in camp include skipper Wilfred Ndidi, Bruno Onyemaechi, Abdullahi Bewene, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Taiwo Awoniyi, Moses Usor and new invitee Mubarak Suleiman.

The Super Eagles will host Tanzania in Uyo on Friday, November 13, before travelling for the return fixture in Dar es Salaam four days later.

WDN