Iwobi, Onyeka, 13 others arrive Super Eagles’ camp in Turkey

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No fewer than 15 players have arrived in Antalya as the Super Eagles opened camp ahead of upcoming international friendlies in Turkey.

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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the early arrivals include Fisayo Bashiru, Alex Iwobi, Emmanuel Oluwasegun, Yira Sor, Paul Onuachu and Philip Otele.

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Others are Semi Ajayi, Moses Simon, Francis Uzoho, Bruno Onyemaechi and Bright Osayi-Samuel.

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Also in camp are Frank Onyeka, Adebayo Adeleye, Samuel Chukwueze and Maduka Okoye. More arrivals are expected late Tuesday and early Wednesday.

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The team is camped at the Bellis Deluxe Hotel in Antalya, with the first training session scheduled for Wednesday at 4 p.m. local time (2 p.m. in Nigeria).

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NAN also reports that the camp opened at noon on Tuesday with the arrival of coaches and team officials.

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Super Eagles Media Officer, Promise Efoghe, told NAN that the atmosphere in camp was positive, expressing satisfaction with the early turnout of players.

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“We are encouraged by the level of commitment shown by the players. Having 15 already in camp on the first day is a good sign,” Efoghe said.

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He added that the technical crew was focused on maximising the training sessions ahead of the matches against Iran and Jordan.

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“Our objective is to ensure proper preparation and team cohesion before the friendlies. The coaches are eager to get to work immediately,” he said.

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Efoghe assured that remaining invited players were expected to join the squad without delay.

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“We anticipate a full house very soon, which will give the coaching staff enough time to implement their plans,” he added.

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Head Coach Eric Chelle had earlier named captain Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi and Ademola Lookman in a 23-man squad for the matches.

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The fixtures were moved from Amman to Antalya due to the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East.

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The Super Eagles will face Iran on March 27 at 4 p.m., before taking on Jordan on March 31 at 8 p.m. in Antalya.

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(NAN)

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