Udinese defender, William Troost-Ekong and some members of the Super Eagles crew have arrived in Uyo on Monday ahead of Saturday’s crucial 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya.
Watford striker, Isaac Success already arrived Lagos yesterday and will fly straight into Uyo before midday.
Hapoel Beer Sheva of Israel midfielder, John Ogu who helped his side end their winless streak in the Israeli league on Saturday with a 4-1 win at home to Maccabi Petach Tikva, is also expected to be in camp on later today.
Super Eagles will host the first leg at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Saturday, 13th October with the reverse fixture billed for the 18,000 –capacity Stade Taïeb Mhiri in the city of Sfax, Tunisia on Tuesday, 16th October.
Libya leads the Group E with a superior goal difference of +2 and four points from two games. South Africa are second on four points too but with fewer goals than Libya.
The Super Eagles occupy the third spot with three points from two games. Seychelles, without any point, are bottom of the group.