The camp of Nigeria’s national team, the Super Eagles, has grown to 21 players in Antalya ahead of their upcoming international friendlies in Turkey.
According to reports, six additional players arrived on Wednesday morning, adding to the initial group that reported to camp on Tuesday. Early arrivals included Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Alex Iwobi, Emmanuel Oluwasegun, Yira Sor, Paul Onuachu and Philip Otele.
Also present in camp are Semi Ajayi, Moses Simon, Francis Uzoho, Bruno Onyemaechi and Bright Osayi-Samuel.
The squad further includes Frank Onyeka, Adebayo Adeleye, Ademola Lookman, Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke.
Completing the 21-man list currently in camp are Raphael Onyedika, Igoh Ogbu, Maduka Okoye, Samuel Chukwueze and Zaidu Sanusi.
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The team is lodged at the Bellis Deluxe Hotel, with training scheduled for 4 p.m. local time (2 p.m. Nigerian time) on Wednesday. Camp officially opened on Tuesday with the arrival of coaches and team officials.
Super Eagles Media Officer Promise Efoghe expressed satisfaction with the turnout and team spirit in camp.
“We are impressed with the players’ response and early arrivals. It reflects commitment and readiness for the task ahead. We expect a full camp soon, giving the coaches ample time to implement strategies,” he said.
He added that the technical crew is focused on maximising the limited training sessions to build cohesion within the squad.
Head coach Eric Chelle had earlier named captain Wilfred Ndidi, Iwobi and Lookman among those invited for the friendlies.
The matches, initially scheduled to hold in Amman, were moved to Antalya due to security concerns in the Middle East. Nigeria will face Iran national football team on Friday before taking on Jordan national football team on March 31.