Ademola Lookman and Alex Iwobi have joined the Super Eagles and Finidi George ahead of the key WCQ clash against South Africa.
The new coach of the Super Eagles, Finidi George, has received a major boost to his squad ahead of their upcoming international fixtures, with the arrival of Ademola Lookman and Alex Iwobi at the team's training camp in Uyo.
The Super Eagles' official Instagram account shared the latest update, announcing the arrival of both players and announcing that the squad now stands at 22 players in camp, with only goalkeeper Maduka Okoye still expected to join.
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Lookman and Iwobi join Finidi’s Super Eagles camp
Lookman, the versatile forward who plays for Serie A side Atalanta, and Iwobi, the experienced midfielder from Everton, have joined their teammates as the team prepares for crucial FIFA World Cup qualifiers in the coming days.
These two talented players were part of a group of players trapped in Lagos following the industrial action by the NLC as reported by Pulse Sports Nigeria.
Both Lookman and Iwobi have been important figures for their respective clubs, and their presence in the Super Eagles camp will undoubtedly provide more options and depth for head coach Finidi as he finalises his lineup.
Fans of the national team have been eagerly awaiting the full-strength Super Eagles squad to come together, and with the arrival of these two key players, the anticipation for the upcoming matches has only grown stronger.
As the team continues their training sessions in Uyo, the focus will now shift to integrating Lookman and Iwobi seamlessly into the squad, ensuring they are fully prepared to contribute to the team's success in the upcoming fixtures.
With the squad now nearly complete, the Super Eagles will look to build on their recent progress and demonstrate their capabilities on the international stage, as they aim to secure positive results that will revive Nigeria’s world cup dreams.
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