Five stranded players boost Super Eagles camp ahead of South Africa clash

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are slated to tackle South Africa and Benin Republic this month for the continuation of their 2026 World Cup qualifiers

Five Super Eagles players who were stranded in Lagos due to the nationwide workers’ strike have just arrived at the airport in Uyo, Soccernet.ng reports.

Earlier, the NLC and TUC began an indefinite nationwide strike due to the Federal Government’s refusal to increase the minimum wage and reverse the electricity tariff hike.

This disruption prevented players like Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Frank Onyeka, and Paul Onuachu from boarding connecting flights to Uyo for the training camp ahead of their clash against South Africa.

However, the new Super Eagles media officer, Promise Efoghe, has reported that five of these players have made it to the camp just a few hours after the strike action was suspended.

The Super Eagles are ramping up their preparations for the critical World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic.

On Monday morning, fifteen players participated in a thorough two-hour training session, which included fitness routines, shooting drills, and tactical exercises, all under the guidance of head coach Finidi George.

To ensure optimal recovery, the evening training was canceled, giving players time to rest and rejuvenate before continuing their rigorous schedule.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are slated to tackle South Africa on Friday and it is hoped that this boost in camp will put the team in good shape ahead of their game.

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work. With a Bachelor's degree in English Language from Adeyemi College of Education and a Master's Degree in School Library and Media Technology from the University of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel in the field.

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