Iwobi, five other players, arrive ahead of Guinea Bissau ties

Six of the invited Super Eagle players for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Djurtus Guinea Bissau have arrived in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja officials have confirmed.

The early arrivals in Abuja confirmed via a tweet from the Super Eagles Twitter handle on Monday morning are Kevin Akpoguma, Joe Aribo, Kelechi Iheanacho, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi and Semi Ajayi.

Camp officially opened today, 6 players have signed Akpoguma, Aribo, Iheanacho, Lookman, Iwobi, Ajayi. #NGAGNB #AFCON2023Q #SoarSuperEagles pic.twitter.com/X4nQeZTdWV

— 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) March 20, 2023

Apart from Akpoguma, the other five players who have arrived in Abuja are all based in England.

The Super Eagles will camp at the John Woods Hotel ahead of their game at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja.

Also expected from his base in France, where he plays for FC Nantes, is Simon Moses.

Simon, one of the longest-serving players in the team, is expected to play a key role in both games that could see the Super Eagles grab an early ticket for the 34th AFCON finals in Cote d’Ivoire early next year.

With a maximum of six points from the previous two matches, a win in the top-of-the-table match would be a third time, with Nigeria moving to 12 points and most likely in an undisputed position.

Sierra Leone managed to get six points from their match against Sao Tome and Principe, but still remain on seven points, and the Super Eagles still have a home game against bottom-of-the-table Sao Tome and Principe on the final matchday. campaign.

While the majority of the 17 players invited, including captain Ahmed Musa, are expected to be in Abuja on Monday, the team will have its first training session at 5pm on Monday.

All invited players:

Goalkeeper: Francis Uzoho (AC Omonia, Cyprus); Victor Sochima (Rivers United); Kingsley Aniagboso (Giant Brillars)

Defender: Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion, England); Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce SK, Turkey); Kevin Akpoguma (TSG Hoffenheim, Germany); Kenneth Omeruo (CD Leganes, Spain); Calvin Bassey (FC Ajax, Netherlands); Daniel Bameyi (YumYum FC); Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal); Bruno Onyemaechi (Boavista FC, Portugal)

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Midfielder: Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England); Alex Iwobi (Everton FC, England); Joe Aribo (Southampton, England)

Forwards: Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City); Ahmed Musa (Sivaspor K, Turkey); Samuel Chukwueze (Villarreal CF, Spain); Moses Simon (FC Nantes); Ademola Lookman (Atalanta BC, Italy); Terem Moffi (OGC Nice, France); Victor Osimhen (Napoli FC, Italy); Paul Onuachu (Southampton FC)