Super Eagles stars Omeruo, Iwobi, among early birds to arrive camp for friendlies

Super Eagles officials and backroom staff arrived in the team’s training camp in Austria in the early hours of today (Monday) aboard Turkish Airlines, BSNSports.com.ng reports. The Super Eagles are expected to play their Algerian counterparts on Oct. 9, before engaging the Tunisia national team on Oct. 13. The team’s Media Officer Toyin Ibitoye disclosed that most of the players are expected to arrive in the team’s camp at Hotel Die Zeit, Austria. As at Monday afternoon, October 5, players including forwards Samuel Kalu and Chidera Ejuke, defender Leon Balogun and goalkeeper Mathew Yakubu were also in the early birds’ corp. Hours later, England –based defenders William Ekong, Oluwasemilogo Ajayi and Olaoluwa Aina, as well as forward Kelechi Iheanacho landed in Austria. Right behind them were goalkeeper Dele Alampasu, defender Jamilu Collins, midfielder Frank Onyeka and forwards Cyril Dessers and Alex Iwobi. Other invited players were being expected in camp by Monday night as the team begins final preparation for the AFCON qualifying double header against Sierra Leone in November.