Barely 24 hours after the Nigerian senior national team camp opened ahead of the countries Afcon engagements this month, a significant number of Europe-based and home-based stars have reported for duty
A couple of hours after inspiring Enyimba FC to an excellent away victory over Sunshine Stars in Akure, the duo of goalkeeper John Noble and winger Anayo Iwuala has arrived at the Super Eagles camp in Lagos.
Goalkeeper Noble could claim the assist that led to Obi’s second-half strike that sunk the Akure Arsenal on Monday evening, earning all three points for the Aba Elephants.
Iwuala and Noble are honouring their maiden call-up to the Super Eagles, and the two stars of the People’s Elephants will hope to transfer their club form to the national team should they be called upon to face any of Benin and Lesotho.
Also joining his international teammates on Monday is Boavista’s Chidozie Awaziem, adding the Portuguese spice to an increasingly exciting Nigerian camp.
On loan from Porto, the young defender has been a crucial player for the Panthers in their bid to avoid relegation from the Primeira League.
A few notable stars, including Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, Genk’s Paul Onuachu, Sparta Rotterdam’s Maduka Okoye, and Everton’s Alex Iwobi, are still expected to join the national team in Lagos.
However, the defensive trio of Fulham’s Ola Aina, Watford’s William Troost-Ekong, and West Brom’s Semi Ajayi has been joined in camp by Turkey-based duo of Henry Onyekuru and Oghenekaro Etebo.
