The Super Eagles have completed the assembly of their 24-man squad in camp as they finalise preparations for Friday’s crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash against Tanzania.

The team confirmed all expected players are now gathered in a post on its X handle on Wednesday.

The squad comprises: Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, Alex Iwobi, Arthur Okonkwo, Semi Ajayi, Benjamin Fredericks, Alhassan Yusuf, Bright Osayi-Samuel, and Wilfred Ndidi.

Others are Suleiman Mubarak, Abdullahi Bewene, Taiwo Awoniyi, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Akor Adams, Tochukwu Nnadi, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Moses Simon, Tolu Arokodare, Ademola Lookman, Francis Uzoho, Stanley Nwabali, Tijani Samson, Moses Usor and Bruno Onyemaechi.

Nigeria will host Tanzania in the Group L matchday-three fixture at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, with kick-off scheduled for 5pm Nigerian time.

The three-time African champions sit second in the group with three points after a 2-1 home win over Madagascar and a 3-0 away defeat to Guinea-Bissau.

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Guinea-Bissau lead the standings with six points from two wins, while Tanzania occupy third place with one point, level with Madagascar but ahead on goal difference.

Tanzania have already secured qualification for the 2027 tournament as co-hosts alongside Kenya and Uganda.

This leaves Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau and Madagascar competing for the group’s remaining ticket.

A victory on Friday would take the Super Eagles to six points and strengthen their position as they look to close the gap on the leaders.

The sides meet again in the reverse fixture in Tanzania on Tuesday, November 17.

The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations is scheduled to take place in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda from June 19 to July 17, 2027.

Source: Punch · Saheed Oyelakin

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