Ndidi Joins Eagles’ Turkey Camp; Bassey Excluded from Friendlies
Wilfred Ndidi has arrived in Antalya, Turkey to join the Super Eagles training camp. His arrival on Wednesday completed the list of expected players.
All 22 invited players took part in the first training session that evening. Ndidi Joins Eagles’ Turkey Camp; Bassey Excluded from Friendlies.
Centre-back Calvin Bassey has been ruled out of the friendlies because of injury. Head coach Eric Chelle will now prepare with the available squad.
Squad makeup
- Experienced players include Alex Iwobi, Moses Simon, Wilfred Ndidi, Francis Uzoho, Paul Onuachu and Samuel Chukwueze.
- Other regulars include Ademola Lookman, Maduka Okoye, and Semi Ajayi.
- Also in the group are Bright Osayi-Samuel, Zaidu Sanusi, Bruno Onyemaechi, Frank Onyeka, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Raphael Onyedika.
- New call-ups are Emmanuel Fernandez, Collins Yira Sor and Philip Otele.
Preparation and schedule
Head coach Eric Chelle will work with his available squad ahead of Friday’s match. The team trains daily in Antalya.
The Super Eagles meet Iran on Friday at 4 p.m. Turkey time. That is 2 p.m. Nigeria time.
They face Jordan on Tuesday, March 31 at 8 p.m. Turkey time. That equals 6 p.m. Nigeria time.
Historical context
Nigeria and Iran have met twice at senior level. The Eagles have one win and one draw in those matches.
Ahmed Garba scored in a 1998 meeting in Hong Kong. Their 2014 World Cup group match finished goalless.
All invited players took part in the first session on Wednesday evening. Report by Filmogaz.com.
