Euro clubs set date to release Super Eagles stars for AFCON
Eggheads of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has reached agreement with European clubs to officially release Nigeria’s Super Eagles players for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations by January 1, 2024.
The three-time African champions will open camp in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates same day for the competition.
Head coach, Jose Peseiro has reportedly submitted a 40-man provisional list to the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The list is expected to be pruned down to 27 latest January 3, 2024.
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Euro clubs have often been reluctant to release players in good time for the AFCON because it is often played in the middle of their leagues.
Interestingly, the Eagles will participate in a three-nation tournament in Abu Dhabi as part of their preparation for the AFCON.
Burkinaso Faso and Democratic Republic of Congo are the teams that will take part in the tourney.
Nigeria will open thostilities at the AFCON 2023 finals against Equatorial Guinea on January 14.