The Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria held their first coaching session forward of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying conflict towards Madagascar, scheduled for Friday, September 25 on the Godswill Akpabio Worldwide Stadium in Uyo.
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The session passed off on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, underneath the floodlights on the stadium’s coaching pitch, the place head coach Éric Chelle and his technical crew started placing the squad by their opening exercise as preparations formally kicked off.
Softfootball has been dwell on the bottom in Uyo, with Our journalist Confidence Chibueze offering protection, interviews and updates as Nigeria builds in direction of Friday’s encounter.
Frank Onyeka: Music, Affirmations, Prayer and Focus
Tremendous Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka spoke to Softfootball about his matchday habits, explaining how music, optimistic affirmations, prayer and self‑discuss assist him put together.
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He revealed that his music selection is determined by his temper, with Afrobeats typically a part of his routine. Requested for the one phrase he tells himself earlier than a sport, Onyeka replied:
Focus.
He additionally shared particulars concerning the gadgets he carries in his matchday bag and confirmed that his spouse is the primary individual he speaks to after a match.
Moses Usor: “A Good Feeling Being Amongst High Gamers”
Tremendous Eagles ahead Moses Usor mirrored on what it means to affix the nationwide workforce setup and share the dressing room with gamers he grew up watching on tv. This was his assertion;
It’s a good feeling being amongst the highest gamers I’ve been watching on TV.
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Usor expressed pleasure about coaching and competing alongside Nigeria’s prime skills as he prepares for his first AFCON qualifying window.
Arthur Okonkwo: “I Need to Play for My Nation Once more”
Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo spoke solely with Softfootball about Nigeria’s preparations and what representing the Tremendous Eagles means to him. He added;
I wish to play for my nation once more.
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Okonkwo skilled on Nigerian soil for the primary time on Tuesday, marking a memorable second in his worldwide journey.
23 Gamers Take Half in First Coaching Session
A complete of 23 gamers participated within the night session as Chelle started shaping his squad for the necessary AFCON qualifier.
Goalkeepers
- Arthur Okonkwo
- Stanley Nwabali
Defenders
- Isaac James
- Emmanuel Fernandez
- Benjamin Frederick
- Semi Ajayi
- Calvin Bassey
- Ola Aina Vibrant
- Osayi‑Samuel
- Chibuike Nwaiwu
- Bruno Onyemaechi
Midfielders
- Alex Iwobi Raphael
- Onyedika
- Frank Onyeka
- Wilfred Ndidi
Forwards
- Moses Simon
- Akor Adams
- Taiwo Awoniyi
- Moses Usor
- George Ilenikhena
- Ademola Lookman
- Tolu Arokodare
- Samuel Chukwueze
With the primary session accomplished, coaching depth will enhance as Chelle and his employees flip their consideration to tactical and technical particulars for Friday’s match.
