The former African champions want to rule the continent again and have the chance to reclaim lost glory in Ivory Coast
Real Sociedad striker Umar Sadiq and Royal Antwerp midfielder Alhassan Yusuf have arrived at the Super Eagles camp in Abu Dhabi as the team prepares for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, Soccernet.ng reports.
Yusuf was called in as a late replacement for Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, who will miss the AFCON after sustaining an injury.
Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has also arrived at the camp from his base in Cyprus. At the same time, South Africa-based shot-stopper Stanley Nwabili has also been welcomed to the Super Eagles camp in the United Arab Emirates.
After featuring in AC Milan’s Coppa Italia win over Cagliari, Samuel Chukwueze has also made his way to Abu Dhabi to join his international teammates.
Napoli striker and Africa Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen is expected to arrive at the Super Eagles camp this morning (Thursday, January 4).
Super Eagles vice-captain William Troost-Ekong is also scheduled to land in camp later in the day from his base in Greece.
With Sadiq, Uzoho, Chukwueze, and Yusuf in the camp, the number of players available to head coach Jose Peseiro has risen to 22.
Kelechi Iheanacho continues to recover from the knock threatening his participation in the AFCON.
Players in camp
1. Ahmed Musa
2. Kenneth Omeruo
3. Moses Simon
4. Olorunleke Ojo
5. Alex Iwobi
6. Semi Ajayi
7. Ola Aina
8. Calvin Bassey
9. Ademola Lookman
10. Joe Aribo
11. Frank Onyeka
12. Bruno Onyemaechi
13. Chidozie Awaziem
14. Zaidu Sanusi
15. Victor Boniface
16. Raphael Onyedika
17. Bright Osayi-Samuel
18. Samuel Chukwueze
19. Stanley Nwabali
20. Francis Uzoho
21. Alhassan Yusuf
22. Umar Sadiq
