THE Super Eagles will open the defence of their Unity Cup title tonight with a clash against Zimbabwe at the Valley, the home ground of Charlton Athletic in London.
A total of 20 players took part in last night’s training session ahead of the match, with head coach Eric Chelle taking charge.
There were goalkeepers Francis Uzoho, Arthur Okonkwo and Michael Atata, as well as defenders Igoh Ogbu, Chibueze Oputa, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Obinna Igboke, Tijani Al Ameen and Elias Ochobi.
Midfielders Alhassan Yusuf, Tochukwu Nnadi, Samson Tijani, Aderemi Adeoye, Junior Ayobami and Tosin Oyedokun were also involved, along with forwards Terem Moffi, Philip Otele, Rafiu Durosinmi, Owen Oseni and Femi Azeez.
The Super Eagles and the Warriors of Zimbabwe battled to a 1-1 draw in each of the two legs of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixtures, with the Zimbabweans hosting Nigeria in Huye, Rwanda before the reverse fixture in Uyo.
Tonight’s encounter promises a lot of fireworks between the two African teams, ahead of the clash between Jamaica and India – the two other teams taking part in the tournament – tomorrow.
Super Eagles squad in London for Unity Cup
Goalkeepers:
Francis Uzoho (Omonia FC, Cyprus) Arthur Okonkwo (Wrexham FC, England); Michael Atata (Ikorodu City)
Defenders:
Chibuike Nwaiwu (Trabzonspor AS, Turkey); Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague, Czech Republic); Tijani Al Ameen (Shooting Stars); Obinna Igboke (Enugu Rangers); Elias Ochobi (Rivers United); Chibueze Oputa (Enugu Rangers)
Midfielders:
Tochukwu Nnadi (Olympic Marseille, France); Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution, USA); Aderemi Adeoye (Ikorodu City); Samson Tijani (FK Dukla Prague, Czech Republic); Ayobami Junior (Shooting Stars); Tosin Oyedokun (Ikorodu City)
Forwards:
Philip Otele (Hamburger SV, Germany); Owen Oseni (Plymouth FC, England); Terem Moffi (FC Porto, Portugal); Rafiu Durosinmi (Pisa FC, Italy); Femi Azeez (Millwall FC, England)
