Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has completed the team’s camp in Antalya, Turkey, with all 22 invited players now in training ahead of the international friendlies against Iran and Jordan.
Ndidi’s arrival on Wednesday afternoon marked the end of expected arrivals, with the full squad taking part in the team’s first training session later in the day.
The camp had earlier risen to 21 following the arrival of Ademola Lookman, Akor Adams, Chidera Ejuke, Raphael Onyedika, Igoh Ogbu and Zaidu Sanusi.
They joined the initial group led by Alex Iwobi, Paul Onuachu, Moses Simon and Semi Ajayi.
Other players already in camp include Fisayo Bashiru, Emmanuel Oluwasegun, Yira Sor, Philip Otele, Francis Uzoho and Bruno Onyemaechi.
Also in camp are Bright Osayi-Samuel, Frank Onyeka and Adebayo Adeleye, alongside Maduka Okoye and Samuel Chukwueze.
However, the squad will be without defender Calvin Bassey, who has withdrawn due to a back injury.
Bassey will return to England for further medical checks and is set to undergo “urgent analysis” by the Fulham F.C. medical team.
His withdrawal rules him out of both matches in Antalya, with his availability for Fulham’s next Premier League fixture against Sheffield United uncertain.
Head coach Eric Chelle will now work with the available 22 players as he prepares for Friday’s clash against Iran, with the team combining experienced players and emerging talents.
The two nations have met twice previously at senior level, with Nigeria recording one win and one draw.
Friday’s match against Iran will kick off at 4pm Turkey time, while the second fixture against Jordan is scheduled for March 31 at 8pm Turkey time.
The Super Eagles are camped at the Bellis Deluxe Hotel, where preparations have entered full swing ahead of both encounters.
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Full Super Eagles squad for friendlies against Iran, Jordan
Goalkeepers:
Maduka Okoye (Udinese FC, Italy)
Adebayo Adeleye (Volos FC, Greece)
Francis Uzoho (Omonia FC, Cyprus)
Defenders:
Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (Hull City, England)
Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England)
Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece)
Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal)
Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague, Czech Republic)
Emmanuel Fernandez (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland)
Midfielders:
Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England)
Frank Onyeka (Coventry FC, England)
Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas FC, Turkey)
Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium)
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (SS Lazio, Italy)
Forwards:
Ademola Lookman (Atletico Madrid, Spain)
Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham FC, England)
Moses Simon (Paris FC, France)
Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla FC, Spain)
Paul Onuachu (Trabzonspor AS, Turkey)
Akor Adams (Sevilla FC, Spain)
Philip Otele (Hamburger SV, Germany)
Collins Yira Sor (KRC Genk, Belgium)
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