Lookman, Sadiq, Tanimu, Yusuf spotted in Super Eagles first training session ahead of Ghana friendly
Published: March 19, 2024In preparation for their upcoming international friendly match against the Black Stars of Ghana, the Super Eagles held their first training session on Tuesday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.
The training session, which began a around 1630 hours and comprised fifteen players out of the invited twenty-seven, was generally overseen by interim manager Finidi George and included light drills and stretches alongside goalkeeper drills.
Among the notable attendees were Ademola Lookman, Sadiq Umar, Fulham duo Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi, 2023 AFCON revelation Stanley Nwabali alongside newbie Benjamin Tanimu who plies his trade in Tanzania.
Notably, the training session also saw the returnof Rangers marksman Cyriel Dessers and Manchester City academy product Fisayo Dele-Bashiru who have both been away from the team for some time.
Bayer Leverkusen's Nathan Tella was also present with the squad alongside Belgian-based middlemen Alhassan Yusuf and Raphael Onyedika.
Boavista fullback Bruno Onyemaechi, and his rival for a starting spot against the Black Stars, Jamilu Collins also participated in the teams light drills
The 2023 AFCON finalist will take to the field on Friday evening at Stade de Marrakech (Marrakech) as they will look to exert sweet revenge on a Black Stars side who prevented them from making an appearance at the 2022 FIFA world cup held in Qatar.
Meanwhile the quartet of Victor Osimhen (Napoli), Tyronne Ebuehi (Empoli), Gabriel Osho (Luton Town) and Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham Forest) will not be reporting for international duty in Morocco due to injuries.
The Nigeria Football Federation have yet to name replacements for the aforementioned players as of now.
Super Eagles players spotted training Tuesday
Semi Ajayi
Alex Iwobi
Ojo Olorunleke
Calvin Bassey
Benjamin Tanimu
Raphael Onyedika
Alhassan Yusuf
Stanley Nwabali
Bruno Onyemaechi
Cyriel Dessers
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
Jamilu Collins
Nathan Tella
Sadiq Umar
Ademola Lookman
Ejim Kaycee
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