Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Ten Super Eagles players arrive Uyo for AFCON qualifier against Tanzania

The players landed at Victor Attah International Airport on Tuesday before heading to the national team camp, hours after their opponents landed in Uyo.

• November 10, 2026
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle [Credit: Victor Olorunfemi]

Ten of the 24 Super Eagles players invited by Coach Eric Chelle have arrived in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, for the first leg of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Taifa Stars of Tanzania.

The players landed at Victor Attah International Airport on Tuesday before heading to the national team camp, hours after their opponents landed in Uyo.

The players include: Stanley Nwbali, Arthur Okonkwo, Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Ola Aina, Semi Ajayi, Moses Simon, Akor Adams, Benjamin Fredrick, and Alhassan Yusuf.

The first leg of the qualifier will be played at 5:00 p.m. on Friday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium. The return fixture will take place at Amman Stadium in Zanzibar City on November 17.

The 2027 AFCON will be jointly hosted by Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda.

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