Get Guardian on GoogleThe Chairman of the Unified Nigeria Football Supporters Club, Vincent Okumagba, has called on Nigerians to rally round the Super Eagles ahead of the double header against Tanzania.
The Super Eagles commenced their preparations for their upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Tanzania with their first training session yesterday afternoon, in Uyo. The team’s camp officially opened on Sunday, November 8, 2026, as Nigeria prepares for the crucial Matchday Three encounter against the Taifa Stars.
Okumagba told The Guardian yesterday that the Super Eagles need moral support from Nigerians to scale the hurdles, adding that anything short of victory in the two matches might not be good enough.
“Apart from targeting an outright win in Uyo, we need to go and secure victory away, and all these can only be possible with the support of Nigerians,” Okumagba said.
The 23 invited players were expected to arrive in Nigeria on Monday ahead of the first training session, where the technical crew will assess the squad and begin tactical preparations for the two fixtures.
The first leg is scheduled to take place on Friday November 13 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, while the return fixture will be played in Tanzania on November 17.
The double-header presents an important opportunity for Nigeria to strengthen its position in the qualifying campaign and take a significant step towards securing a place at the 2027 AFCON to be co-hosted by three Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
