Sports News of Monday, 9 November 2026

Source: www.mynigeria.com

AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles open Uyo camp ahead of Tanzania double-header

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are expected to hold their first training session on Tuesday, November 10, ahead of their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Tanzania.

According to reports, Eric Chelle’s side will kick-start their preparations at the training pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.

The team officially opened their training camp in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Sunday, November 8.

Chelle released his 24-man squad for the qualifiers on Saturday, November 7, with the players expected to arrive from their respective clubs on Monday.

Nigeria will host Tanzania in their third match of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, November 13.

The three-time African champions will later travel to Zanzibar for the return fixture at the Amman Stadium on Tuesday, November 17.

The Super Eagles currently sit second in Group L with three points, behind Guinea-Bissau, who have six points. Tanzania and Madagascar occupy third and fourth place, respectively.

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