Super Eagles: Osimhen, and others take it easy in 1st training session for Sao Tome and Principe AFCON Q

Super Eagles are overwhelming favorites as Osimhen scored four goals when they thrashed Sao Tome 10-0 in the first leg at Agadir.

Super Eagles: Osimhen, and others take it easy in 1st training session for Sao Tome and Principe AFCON Q

Tosin Abayomi 07:55 - 07.09.2023

Super Eagles stars Osimhen have light first training for the final AFCON qualifier against Sao Tome and Principe AFCON.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria coached by Jose Peseiro, held their first practice on September 6, 2023, in preparation for their final 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Sao Tomé and Principe.

On Sunday, the Eagles take on the Selecao in a dead rubber match at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.

After defeating Sierra Leone 3-2 in June, Peseiro's team entered the game with 12 points, already qualified for the AFCON in Ivory Coast the following year.

For the match against the Selecao, the Portuguese strategist invited a very strong squad despite their guaranteed berth.

The first practice for the 23 players who were invited had already taken place on Wednesday with everyone in camp.

Among the first team members to report for international duty were Jordan Torunarigha, Orban Gift, and Boniface Victor.

The latest Super Eagles stars to storm camp are Napoli forward Victor Osimhen and Leicester City's Kelechi Iheanacho Image Credit/Naija Sport/Instagram.
The latest Super Eagles stars to storm camp are Napoli forward Victor Osimhen and Leicester City's Kelechi Iheanacho Image Credit/Naija Sport/Instagram.

Four players from Italy, Victor Osimhen of Napoli, Ademola Lookman of Atalanta, Samuel Chukwueze of AC Milan, and Tyronne Ebuehi of Empoli were among those who came to the camp early.

The Victor Attah International Airport served as the Eagles players' point of entry into the capital of Akwa Ibom State.

Four players from Italy, Victor Osimhen of Napoli, Ademola Lookman of Atalanta, Samuel Chukwueze of AC Milan, and Tyronne Ebuehi of Empoli were among those who came to the camp early.
Four players from Italy, Victor Osimhen of Napoli, Ademola Lookman of Atalanta, Samuel Chukwueze of AC Milan, and Tyronne Ebuehi of Empoli were among those who came to the camp early.

Super Eagles are overwhelming favorites as Osimhen scored four goals when they thrashed Sao Tome 10-0 in the first leg at Agadir.

Super Eagles take it easy in first training session

According to videos that have surfaced on social media the Super Eagles had warm-ups and a light training session.

Osimhen has been charged by CAF as he aims to win the AFCON qualifiers' top scorer award, sitting on top of the standings with seven goals.
Osimhen has been charged by CAF as he aims to win the AFCON qualifiers' top scorer award, sitting on top of the standings with seven goals.

Osimhen has been charged by CAF as he aims to win the AFCON qualifiers' top scorer award, sitting on top of the standings with seven goals.

As a win would guarantee their place at the top of Group A, they would try to repeat that performance in front of Nigerians.

The Super Eagles are currently staying at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Akwa Ibom State's Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area.
The Super Eagles are currently staying at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Akwa Ibom State's Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area.

They are currently staying at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Akwa Ibom State's Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area.

The team will continue practicing on Thursday morning as it gets ready to finish the productive Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign.

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