Nigeria’s camp in Antalya is gradually taking shape as preparations intensify for the upcoming international friendlies against Jordan and Iran.
Twenty-one players have already checked into the team’s base at the Bellis Deluxe Hotel.
Among the early arrivals are Fisayo Bashiru, Alex Iwobi, Yira Sor, and Paul Onuachu.
They are joined by familiar names such as Semi Ajayi, Moses Simon, and Francis Uzoho, alongside Frank Onyeka and Bright Osayi-Samuel.
Philip Otele, Bruno Onyemaechi, Adebayo Adeleye, and Emmanuel Oluwasegun.
On Wednesday, more players were confirmed including Ademola Lookman, Raphael Onyedika and Zaidu Sanusi.
Players’ roll call
- Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
- Alex Iwobi
- Philip Otele
- Bruno Onyemaechi
- Adebayo Adeleye
- Emmanuel Oluwasegun
- Yira Sor
- Paul Onuachu
- Francis Uzoho
- Semi Ajayi
- Moses Simon
- Bright Osayi-Samuel
- Frank Onyeka
- Ademola Lookman
- Akor Adams
- Chidera Ejuke
- Raphael Onyedika
- Igho Ogbu
- Maduka Okoye
- Samuel Chukwueze
- Zaidu Sanusi
Chelle Returns
Head coach Eric Chelle and his backroom staff were the first to arrive, setting the tone for what is expected to be a focused and tactical preparation period.
The team’s first training session is scheduled for Wednesday evening at 4pm local time (2pm in Nigeria), where Chelle is expected to begin implementing his ideas, testing new systems, and assessing player combinations.
The training sessions will be crucial as the Super Eagles look to fine-tune their approach ahead of their fixtures.
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Nigeria is set to face Iran on March 27, 2026, before taking on Jordan on March 31, 2026.
Both matches will serve as key opportunities for the technical crew to evaluate the squad, experiment with tactics, and build cohesion within the team.
With the camp steadily filling up and preparations underway, attention now turns to how quickly the squad can gel and adapt to the coach’s philosophy as Nigeria aims to make a strong statement in these international friendlies.
