The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Monday arrived Moscow (Russia) for their international friendly game which is against Russia. So far, it is gathered that 18 players are currently in the team’s camp with two more; Bruno Onyemaechi and Olakunle Olusegun expected to join soon.
The players arrived Moscow in different batches, according to reports. It is said that they will hold their first training ahead of the game on Tuesday night. A number of withdrawals and injuries to some players has forced head coach Eric Chelle to alter his list for the game.
Friday’s game will take place at the 78,000-capacity Luzhniki Stadium, which is the largest football stadium in Russia and the ninth-largest in the whole of Europe.
Super Eagles of Nigeria Players In Camp so far
Goalkeepers: Maduka Okoye (Udinese FC, Italy); Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania)
Defenders: William Ekong (Al-Kholood FC, Saudi Arabia); Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce SK, Turkey); Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion, England); Igoh Ogbu (SK Slavia Prague, Czech Republic); Sodiq Ismaila (Remo Stars); Benjamin Fredericks (Brentford FC, England)
Midfielders: Frank Onyeka (Augsburg FC, Germany); Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium); Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio FC, Italy); Chrisantus Uche (Getafe CF, Spain); Papa Daniel Mustapha (Niger Tornadoes); Saviour Isaac (Enugu Rangers)
Forwards: Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany); Simon Moses (FC Nantes, France); Tolu Arokodare (KRC Genk, Belgium).
Expected In Camp
Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiacos, Greece), Olakunle Olusegun (Krasnodar FC, Russia),
