Sudan vs Nigeria: 10 Eagles Players Arrive Early For Camp

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The seriousness of the Super Eagles double header against Sudan in Omdurman and Abuja has been underlined by the early arrival of players to the team’s camp at the Bolton White Apartment in Abuja, the Federal Capital.As at 3pm on Monday, at least ten players had arrived the team’s camp with training expected to commence this morning at the training pitch of the Abuja National Stadium. All other players invited for the game are expected to arrive today before dinner.
Among the early arrivals are Omatsone Aluko of Hull City, Hope Akpan, Babatunde Michael, who shone like a million stars at the Brazil 2014 World Cup, midfield gem, Noskhare Igiebor, who recently relocated to Israel, Aaron Samuel, Gbolahan Salami of Warri Wolves, his team captain in Warri, towering Azubuike Egwuekwe, Emem Edward , Chigozie Agbim and leading Nigerian league scorer, Ighodalo Osagunna.A visibly refreshed Head Coach, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi, said he was impressed by the response of the players because of the need to bond well before the first leg game against Sudan. “The response so far has been wonderful and I am in touch with those who are yet to arrive and they will surely be here on time for proper preparation against Sudan.”Speaking in the same vein, re-elected member of the NFF Executive Committee, Chief Felix Anyansi Agwu, said the new board under the leadership Melvin Amaju Pinnick is determined to not only qualify Nigeria for the Maroc 2015 Nations Cup but also to retain the trophy. “We have the experience of a lot of the executive committee members and the President is determined that we will reach our destination, that is why we are meeting this week to chat the way forward for the national teams”, he declared.Eagles in camp

Omatsone Aluko
Hope Akpan
Babatunde Michael
Noskhare Igiebor
Aaron Samuel
Gbolahan Salami
Azubuike Egwuekwe
Emem Edward
Chigozie Agbim
Ighodalo Osagunna