Nigeria: Afcon 2023 – Uzoho Leads New Arrivals As Super Eagles Step Up Training

Two intensive training sessions, one in the morning and another in the evening, are planned for today for the Super Eagles

The Super Eagles camp in Abu Dhabi is abuzz with activity as three more players, Francis Uzoho, Umar Sadiq, and late call-up Alhassan Yusuf, arrived, swelling the number of players to 22.

The Super Eagles are in business mode as the team gears up for the AFCON 2023 tournament in Côte d’Ivoire.

Uzoho, the towering goalkeeper, will need to work extra hard to convince Jose Peseiro that he is deserving of the number one spot amongst the three selected shot-stoppers.

Sadiq, the Real Sociedad forward, strengthens the attack, providing another potent offensive outlet alongside the likes of Victor Osimhen, Victor Boniface, and Samuel Chukwueze.

Yusuf, the midfielder from Antwerp, is also present in the camp, and his role is anticipated to bring tenacity and control to the midfield as he endeavours to fill the gap left by the injured Wilfried Ndidi.

As indicated by officials of the Super Eagles, Victor Osimhen, the Napoli hitman, will join the fray this morning, adding his prolific firepower to the Eagles’ arsenal.

By midnight, William Troost-Ekong, the experienced defender, is also expected to arrive, further solidifying the team’s backline.

With the squad nearing its full complement, head coach Jose Peseiro has not wasted any time ramping up preparations.

Two intensive training sessions, one in the morning and another in the evening are planned for today, pushing the players to their physical limits as they fine-tune tactics and build cohesion.

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