Super Eagles Throw Open AFCON 2022 Camp in Abuja As 3 Stars Arrive for Final Preparation

• Super Eagles are billed to begin their quest for a fourth continental title against the Pharaohs of Egypt on January 11
• The Nigerian national team’s camp has been thrown open after interim coach Eguavoen invited 28 stars for AFCON 2022
• As at the time of filing this report, three players are already in camp - Taiwo Awoniyi and Enyimba goalkeeper John Noble and Olisa Ndah of Orlando Pirates

Reports from the Super Eagles camp say Union Berlin striker Taiwo Awoniyi and Enyimba goalkeeper John Noble have arrived for the final preparation before the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off, Complete Sports reports.

Their arrival was confirmed on the team’s official Facebook page on Wednesday night as they join Orlando Pirates defender Olisa Ndah who was the first to reach.

It was gathered that more players are expected to join the squad on Thursday as Nigeria prepare for the continental showpiece.

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The three-time AFCON champions Nigeria are drawn in Group D with former AFCON winners Egypt, Sudan and Guinea-Bissau.

Five players in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) will be drafted to join the squad in training and act as standby.

According to the report, just a number of foreign players are expected in camp on opening day, so there is need to bring in a couple of players based in Nigeria.

Any of these five stars are also likely to be potential replacements for any player that pulls out of the 28-man squad due to an injury.

Augustine Eguavoen’s side will kick-off the tournament on January 11 against the Pharaohs of Egypt as they chase their fourth continental title.

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Meanwhile, former Venezuela coach Jose Peseiro has been officially named as the new head Coach of Super Eagles of Nigeria.

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The Portuguese who came highly recommended by close friend Jose Mourinho will be at the African Cup of Nations in Cameroon, but only as an observer.

He will however take over from interim coach Augustine Eguavoen after the tournament.

Nigeria fired Gernot Rohr two weeks ago and technical director Augustine Eguavoen was appointed take over as temporary manager until a new coach is named.

It was gathered that former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho was contacted by desperate NFF president Amaju Pinnick who reached out to the Portuguese to help search for a formidable coach.

Watford threaten not to release Emmanuel Dennis

Sports Brief earlier reported that Nigeria’s chances of having its best players available for the African Cup of Nations next January in Cameroon is under threat as another Club versus Country row seems to be brewing with Watford FC of England.

The Nigeria Football Federation is threatening to report Watford to FIFA over the release of Emmanuel Dennis.

Watford however are threatening not to release the former Club Brugge forward for Africa’s biggest football showpiece in Cameroon.