Éric Chelle is about to call a brand new captain for Nigeria’s Unity Cup opener in opposition to Zimbabwe on Tuesday, with Wilfred Ndidi and Moses Simon but to report back to camp.
Softfootball gatherd, among the many main candidates is Francis Uzoho, one of many longest‑serving gamers within the squad, having made his senior debut for Nigeria in 2017.
Talking throughout Nigeria’s pre‑match press convention in London, Uzoho stated:
It’s an honour to have performed this lengthy for the nationwide staff and to symbolize my nation. If the coach chooses me, it will be an excellent privilege to put on the captain’s armband.
Preparations continued on Sunday as 17 gamers took half within the Tremendous Eagles’ coaching session at 5:00pm, with the staff stepping up depth forward of Tuesday’s opener. Camp is increase easily because the squad works in direction of a powerful begin in London.
Gamers at the moment in camp embrace: Francis Uzoho, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Rafiu Durosinmi, Junior Ayobami, Al Ameen Tijani, Michael Atata, Adeoye Aderemi, Oputa Chibueze, Igboke Obinna, Ocholi Elias, Oyedokun Tosin, Philip Otele, Arthur Okonkwo, Femi Azeez, Owen Oseni, Nnadi Tochukwu, and Terem Moffi.
