The Super Eagles Ibom Resort Hotel came alive on Tuesday afternoon with the arrival of Leicester City duo of Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho as well as Kenneth Omeruo, Tyronne Ebuehi, France-based Chidozie Awaziem and Bulgaria-based Stephen Eze.
Plateau United goalkeeper Dele Ajiboye had arrived moments earlier into the camp after playing the weekend’s game for his club.
CD Feirense midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo joined the team at their get-together in Uyo ahead of their international friendly with Democratic Republic of Congo on May 28 in Port Harcourt.
The former CAF Most Promising Talent of the Year arrived at Le Meridien Ibom Hotel & Golf Resort in Uyo at around 1700 hours on Tuesday evening.
Another player that honored his promise to link up with the team today is Chippa United goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi, who flew in from Lagos, where he was since Sunday after arriving from South Africa.
The goalkeeper worked out in the gym few hours after his arrival and it is confirmed that he will be one of the spectators at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium for the evening's friendly between the Super Eagles and Atletico Madrid.
Vice Captain Ogenyi Onazi, William Troost Ekong, Ola Aina, Alex Iwobi, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, and NPFL hotshot Junior Lokosa are already in the camp and took part in the physical training on Tuesday morning.
The other players, with the exception of China-based duo of captain Mikel Obi and Odion Ighalo, are expected to arrive before full training commences on Wednesday morning.