… Uyo camp Training canceled, Amokachi missing
The nationwide strike embarked by organised labour has affected eight Super Eagles from joining the squad in Uyo ahead of Friday night’s World Cup qualifier against South Africa.
Officials said the players are already in the country, but they are presently stranded, as they cannot connect local flights to Uyo.
The players affected are Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, Paul Onuachu, Maduka Okoye, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi and Ademola Lookman.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is pressing for an increased salary for government workers due to the economic hardships in the country.
As a result, yesterday’s evening training was called off and training will resume this morning, with the team expected to train twice.
Meanwhile, the duo of Alhassan Yusuf and Chidozie Awaziem trained separately from the group.
The newly appointed assistants of coach Finidi George were also present except for Daniel Amokachi, who was unavoidably absent.
The Super Eagles will welcome South Africa to the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday in continuation of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
