Super Eagles Camp was opened in the capital city of Delta State on Sunday as they wrap-up preparations for this year's Africa cup of nations to take place in Egypt later this month with skipper Mikel Obi, Leon Balogun, Moses Simon, Ola Aina, Semi Ajayi and Jamilu Collins among the early arrivals to hit the camp.
Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi and Chelsea star Kenneth Omeruo are expected to arrive camp on Monday, along with Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi, Udinese defender William Troost-Ekong and Chinese based striker Odion Ighalo.
In other development, assistant captain Ahmed Musa and defender Abdullahi will arrive Asaba on Wednesday after they've been excused from the camp to celebrate the Eid-Fetir with their family before joining up with the others.
Gernot Rohr men will battle another African Cup of Nation bound Zimbabwe in a friendly on June 8 before departing for Egypt for their final camp ahead of the tournament.
The Super Eagles will begin their Afcon 2019 campaign against Burundi on June 22 before playing Guinea and Madagascar in other group stage matches.
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