Super Eagles In Top Gear For AFCON 2019

With less than two days to the commencement of the African Cup of Nations, AFCON 2019 in Egypt, the Super Eagles of Nigeria has kicked off their final lap of preparation at their base in Alexandra.

A check by this medium on the verified Twitter handle of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF at @thenff shows the Gernot Rohr’s boys in lively and prepared mood as they arrive for training session.

Sneak peak into @NGSuperEagles training session?…the captain @mikel_john_obi and teammates are all smiles.?#TotalAFCON2019 pic.twitter.com/vBtRsWoifi

— CAF (@CAF_Online) June 19, 2019

The Eagles will begin their AFCON campaign against Burundi at the Alexandria Stadium on Saturday, June 22.

The three-time African champions have been drawn in Group B of the continental showpiece.

The Super Eagles’ other group games will be against Guinea on June 26 and Madagascar on June 30.

Here is the full squad of the Eagles for the competition.

Goalkeepers: Francis Uzoho, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Daniel Akpeyi.

Defenders: Olaoluwa Aina, Abdullahi Shehu, Chidozie Awaziem, William Troost-Ekong, Leon Balogun, Kenneth Omeruo, Jamilu Collins.

Midfielders: Mikel John Obi, Wilfred Ndidi, Okenekaro Etebo, John Ogu.

Forward: Ahmed Musa, Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon, Henry Onyekuru, Odion Ighalo, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Kalu, Paul Onuachu, Samuel Chukwueze.