Iwobi, Six Other Super Eagles Stars Arrive In Asaba Ahead Of AFCONQ Vs Seychelles

Published: March 18, 2019

Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi is among the early arrivals in the Super Eagles camp in Asaba ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles and international friendly vs Egypt, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.

Joining the Hale End Academy product in camp are goalkeepers Daniel Akpeyi and Ikechukwu Ezenwa, defenders Semi Ajayi, Ikouwem Udo and Valentine Ozonwafor, and leading marksman in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers Odion Ighalo.

Stoke City's Oghenekaro Etebo has already arrived in the nation's commercial capital Lagos and is expected in camp by Tuesday.

As exclusively reported by this website, Akwa United utility man Ndifreke Effiong has shaken off a minor knee complaint and has promised to join the team in Asaba tomorrow morning.

SC Paderborn fullback Jamilu Collins left Germany this morning and should turn up in camp tomorrow.

Francis Uzoho, Kenneth Omeruo, Troost-Ekong, Shehu Abdullahi, Leon Balogun, Chidozie Awaziem, Wilfred Ndidi, John Ogu, Ahmed Musa, Moses Simon, Henry Onyekuru, Paul Onuachu and Victor Osimhen are still being expected in camp as at the time of writing this report.

The Super Eagles confront Seychelles at the Stephen Keshi Stadium on Friday, 22nd March, starting from 1600 hours, and face Egypt at the same venue four days later.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel