Portugal-Nigeria Friendly: 22 Eagles In Camp, As Jose Peseiro Expects Chukwueze

Portugal-Nigeria Friendly: 22 Eagles In Camp, As Jose Peseiro Expects Chukwueze 

Olujimi Dare Ogun

The camp of the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of the grade A friendly against the Selecao of Portugal continue to experience the arrival of the invited players as all but Samuel Chukwueze are presently on the ground, reports BSNSports.com.ng.

The latest to join camp are Cremonese striker Cyril Dessers and Omonia goalkeeper Francis Uzoho.

According to the official twitter account of the Super Eagles, the number of players increased from 20 to 22 with Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze the only awaiting player.

“Update! Dessers and Uzoho are now in camp. 22 players in camp: Adeleye, Ekong, Ndidi, Iwobi, Onyemaechi, Akpoguma, Etebo, Duru, Dennis, Onuachu, Lookman, Bassey, Aribo, Ebuehi, Onyeka, Moffi, Awaziem, Bright, Simon, Okoye, Uzoho, Dessers. Expected: Chukwueze ‪#SoarSuperEagles‬ ‪#PORNGA‬” the tweet read.

The tune-up game against the World Cup-bound team is billed for the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon with a kick-off time of 6.45 pm Portugal time (and 7.45 pm in Nigeria).