Super Eagles converge for Sao Tome and Principe Wednesday

Coach Jose Peseiro tutored Super Eagles will flag off their preparation for the 2023 AFCON qualifier against Sao Tome and Principe on Wednesday.

The Group A encounter is slated for the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Saturday otherwise called nest of Champions on September 10.

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Peseiro who has reportedly accepted a pay cut from his employers NFF, unveiled his 23-man squad for the game on Sunday.

Three new players; Jordan Torunarigha, Gift Orban and Victor Boniface were named in the squad.

Nigeria, on 12 points from their previous five matches, are already guaranteed a place in the finals, but must earn at least a point to be sure of topping the group ahead of second-placed Guinea Bissau, who are on 10 points and play at home to Sierra Leone in Bissau.

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The Super Eagles thrashed the Falcons 10-0 when both teams met in the reverse fixture last November.

Cote d’Ivoire will host the competition from January 13 to February 11, 2024.