Super Eagles Begin Training in Uyo Ahead of Tanzania AFCON Qualifier

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have commenced preparations in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Tanzania scheduled for Friday.

The team held its first training session on Tuesday night at the training pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, with the session beginning at about 7:00 p.m.

The stadium will also host the Group L encounter as Nigeria prepare to take advantage of home support to secure maximum points.

Meanwhile, Tanzania’s national team, the Taifa Stars, arrived in Uyo on Tuesday, November 10, ahead of the match.

The 41-member delegation, comprising 24 players and 17 officials, arrived through Victor Attah International Airport, with the first batch touching down at approximately 8:10 a.m.

The visiting team was subsequently transported to its hotel, where the players and officials checked in ahead of their preparations for the encounter.

Tanzania are expected to begin their training programme as both teams intensify preparations for the Group L fixture.

Nigeria will be seeking a home victory to strengthen their position in the qualifying group, while Tanzania will also be looking to secure a positive result in the race for a place at the 2027 AFCON.

The Friday encounter is expected to be an important test for both sides as the qualification campaign progresses.