Nigeria’s Super Eagles will begin preparation for their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sao Tome and Principe in Uyo on Wednesday.
The Group A encounter is slated for the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Saturday, September 10.
Head coach Jose Peseiro unveiled his 23-man squad for the game on Sunday.
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Three new players; Jordan Torunarigha, Gift Orban and Victor Boniface were named in the squad.
Nigeria, on 12 points from their previous five matches, are already guaranteed a place in the finals, but must earn at least a point to be sure of topping the group ahead of second-placed Guinea Bissau, who are on 10 points and play at home to Sierra Leone in Bissau.
The Super Eagles pummeled the Falcons 10-0 when both teams met in the reverse fixture last November.
Cote d’Ivoire will host the competition from January 13 to February 11, 2024.
By Adeboye Amosu
Source: Complete Sports
