Nigeria’s senior men’s national football team, the Super Eagles, have entered full preparation mode ahead of their crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying double-header against Tanzania, with all 24 invited players participating in the squad’s second training session on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
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The full complement of players finally assembled at the team’s camp in Uyo after flight scheduling disruptions at the Victor Attah International Airport delayed arrivals on Monday and affected the squad’s opening day activities.
The Super Eagles are preparing for back-to-back fixtures against the Taifa Stars, beginning with the first leg on Friday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, followed by the return leg in Dar es Salaam four days later.
Nigeria currently sits in second place in Group L with three points from its opening two matches, having defeated Madagascar 2–1 in Uyo before suffering a 3–0 loss away to group leaders Guinea-Bissau in Bissau.
Because Tanzania has already secured automatic qualification as one of the co-hosts for the 2027 tournament, only one additional qualification slot remains available from the group.
Consequently, the Super Eagles will be aiming to secure maximum points across both encounters to bolster their position and keep their qualification campaign on track.
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