Both Ademola Lookman and Kelechi Iheanacho hit target as the Super Eagles stepped up their preparation for Saturday’s 2025 AFCON qualifier against Benin.
Other call-ups like Taiwo Awoniyi, Moses Simon and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali also gave a good account f themselves
This was during the two-a-side game in today’s training at the practice pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
The test game lasted half an hour.
All 21 players in camp were involved with only Galatasaray newly sign striker Victor Osimhen missing. Slovenian fitness coach Tomaz Zorec was also present in today’s workout as he hit the ground running after he missed yesterday’s workout.
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