Victor Osimhen is on his method to Nigeria in a non-public jet as he begins a interval of relaxation and restoration following the muscle damage that dominated him out of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers. The Galatasaray striker was changed within the squad by Taiwo Awoniyi, who has already joined the Tremendous Eagles camp in Uyo.
Osimhen is travelling within the firm of Benin Republic striker Olaitan Junior, who performs for Beşiktaş and can characterize Benin of their qualifiers in opposition to Burkina Faso and Mauritania.
Tremendous Eagles Step Up Preparations in Uyo
The Tremendous Eagles held their first coaching session on Tuesday, September 22, below the floodlights on the Godswill Akpabio Stadium coaching pitch.
Head coach Éric Chelle and his technical crew opted for a restoration‑targeted session, conscious of the lengthy journey hours many gamers had endured earlier than arriving in camp.
The exercise featured:
- Agility ladders
- Cones
- Hurdles
The workout routines have been designed to assist gamers loosen up, shake off jet lag and regain sharpness, with emphasis on coordination, steadiness, motion and footwork.
Goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and Arthur Okonkwo educated below the floodlights alongside the goalkeepers’ coach.
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Nigeria vs Madagascar — AFCON 2027 Qualifier
- Fixture: Nigeria vs Madagascar
- Date: 25 September 2026
- Time: 5:00pm
- Venue: Godswill Akpabio Worldwide Stadium, Uyo
With the primary session accomplished, coaching depth will improve on Wednesday as Chelle shifts focus to tactical and technical preparation for Friday’s essential Group L opener.
