The Super Eagles have arrived in Dallas, Texas for the international friendly fixture against the El Tri of Mexico.
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The Super Eagles team with some members of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) arrived in Dallas in the early hours of Thursday, May 26, 2022.
The Super Eagles team to the United States of America (USA) includes several home-based players from the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).
The arrival of the Super Eagles in Dallas was announced through the team's official social media handles.
Super Eagles in Dallas
The arrivals of the Super Eagles contingent In Dallas came with a statement that said, "Update: Camp officially opens today! Team's delegation from Nigeria arrived Dallas. The delegation had the players, coaches and backroom staff based in Nigeria.
"The team will have its first training session at 6pm(Dallas, Texas time) on Thursday."
A separate post also confirmed some of the players that are already in Camp for the friendly games.
Everton midfielder Alex Iwobi, West Bromwich Albion defender Semi Ajayi are among the 13 players in camp.
Update! 13 players in Camp: Adewale(Akwa United);Olorunleke(Enyimba FC), Buhari(Plateau United),Madu(Rivers United),Rafiu (Rivers United),Mbaoma (Enyimba FC), Sanni(Katsina United),Bello( Akwa United), Ola Aina, Semi Ajayi, William Ekong, Moses Simon, Alex Iwobi.
It was also confirmed that the newly appointed Jose Peseiro is part of the Super Eagles crew in Dallas.
A statement on social media said, "Head Coach Jose Peseiro with the crew. Finidi George(1st Asst. Coach),Usman Abdallah(3rd Asst. Coach),Ike Shorunmu(Goalkeepers Trainer),Salisu Yusuf(2nd Asst. Coach), Maykel Moreira(Fitness Coach),Acacio Santos(Asst. Coach),Vitor Hugo(Analyst),Eboboritse Uwejamomere(Analyst)
The Super Eagles face Mexico at the AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas on Saturday, May 28, 2022.
The second friendly against Ecuador will take place at the Red Bull Arena in New Jersey, on Thursday, 2nd June 2022.
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