Nigeria vs Zambia: Mikel, Ighalo, Ekong, Balogun, Ndidi, Iheanacho arrive camp

Some top Super Eagles players have arrived camp ahead of the World Cup Qualifiers Third round match between Nigeria and Zambia.

The match will take place on Saturday, 7 October, by 5:00 PM at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state.

The players in camp at the moment include John Obi Mikel, Echiejile, Ighalo, Ekong, Balogun, Ahmed Musa, Shehu, Agu, Ndidi Wilfred, Kelechi Iheanacho, Ogu, Etebo, Nwakaeme, Ezenwa, Ajiboye.

Victor Moses is also expected to arrive tonight.

Two players on stand by list - Afeez Aremu & Ifeanyi Ifeanyi are also in camp.

According to the schedule released by the Nigeria Football Federation, through their official Twitter handle, the Super Eagles will hold their first training session on Tuesday, and the fans and media will be allowed to watch the session.


The Super Eagles training sessions on Thursday and Friday will be closed sessions.

Nigeria will qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia if they beat Zambia by any goal margin on October 7.

Bostwana’s Joshua Bondo will officiate the match