Nigeria will take on Ghana on Friday in the first leg of the playoff before engaging them in Abuja Tuesday March 29 for the second leg. The winner of both ties on aggregate will qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Led by the interim technical adviser, Austin Eguavoen, the team had a mini session yesterday to put the players in the right frame of mind ahead of the start of competitive training today.
As at press time, ten players were in camp following the arrival of Leicester City striker, Kelechi Iheanacho while Moses Simon was reportedly sighed at the Abuja airport.
The official handle of the Super Eagles also announced the arrival of Daniel Akpeyi from South Africa.
Earlier, striker Odion Ighalo reported to camp duty in Abuja.
The attacker joined the five early birds; British-based quartet, Semi Ajayi, William Troost-Ekong, Frank Onyeka and Leon Balogun, Italian-based fullback, Ola Aina and Kelechi Iheanacho.
Team captain and Fatih Karagümruk winger, Ahmed Musa, reported in camp.
According to a source in the team, Nigeria’s hottest striker in Europe, Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, was expected last night.
Source: sunnewsonline.com
