- The ongoing Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) strike has hindered the arrival of several key Super Eagles players to the team’s camp in Uyo for the crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
- Head coach Finidi George has faced challenges in having all invited players in camp due to the strike, which has disrupted domestic flights.
- The disruptions caused by the strike have led to adjustments in the team’s training schedule, with a recovery session planned instead of evening training on Monday.
Newsypeople- The ongoing nationwide strike called by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has slowed down the arrival of Super Eagles players in camp ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic.
As of Sunday, only 13 players had reported to the team’s camp in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, where they had their first training session under head coach Finidi George.
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The players already in camp include Victor Boniface, Terem Moffi, Fisayo Bashiru, Wilfred Ndidi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Samuel Chukwueze, Ojo Olorunleke, Stanley Nwabili, Benjamin Tanimu, Ibrahim Olawoyin, Raphael Onyedika, Ismaila Sodiq, and Kenneth Igboke.
However, 10 other players, including Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Frank Onyeka, Semi Ajayi, Maduka Okoye, and Paul Onuachu, were expected to arrive on Monday, June 3.
The Strike has prevented some Super Eagles players from reuniting with the full team in Uyo. Maduka Okoye, Semi Ajayi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Calvin Bassey, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman and Paul Onuachu are yet to get to camp. pic.twitter.com/sTKZMoBijC
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The Super Eagles are currently in third place in Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, with two points, one behind second-placed South Africa and two behind leaders Rwanda.
They will face South Africa on Friday, June 7, in Uyo before traveling to Abidjan to take on Benin Republic three days later.
The NLC strike, which began on Monday, June 2, has disrupted transportation and banking services across the country, making it difficult for some players to reach the team’s camp on time.
The strike is in protest of the federal government’s failure to implement the new minimum wage and other demands.
Despite the challenges posed by the strike, the Super Eagles are determined to secure victories in their upcoming matches and boost their chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. The team will continue their preparations with two training sessions on Monday, June 3.
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