The Super Eagles will begin preparations for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates today.
Majority of the 25 players named on the squad for the competition are expected to hit the Asian country from their different bases across Europe.
The quartet of Samuel Chukwueze, Francis Uzoho, William Troost-EKong and Umar Sadiq will however link up with their teammates in camp tomorrow after they were granted permission by the Nigeria Football Federation -NFF to play for their clubs today.
Meanwhile, Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has said his players must be at their best in trainings and matches to achieve their set objectives at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Portuguese also stated that it is important for the fans to stick with the team. The Super Eagles will come up against hosts Cote d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau in Group A. Peseiro reckoned the three countries will be a tough nut to crack but insisted that his players will be up for the fight.