Nigeria's Super Eagles got down to business on Tuesday with 16 out of the 23 invited players put through their paces by Shuaibu Amodu and his assistants.
Only seven players were still being expected as at the time the national senior football team, Super Eagles set out to their first training at the main bowl of the National Stadium in Abuja on Tuesday evening, ahead of Sunday’s 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying cracker against the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia.
In camp were skipper Nwankwo Kanu, goalkeeper Austin Ejide, defenders Taye Taiwo, Ayodele Adeleye, Olubayo Adefemi, Yusuf Mohammed, Apam Onyekachi and Elderson Echiejile, midfielders Sani Kaita, Mikel Obi, Seyi Olofinjana and Olufemi Ajilore and forwards Ikechukwu Uche, Michael Eneramo, Chinedu Obasi and John Utaka.
By the time the team settled down to training, striker Osaze Odemwingie was already on his way from the Abuja Airport to the NICON Luxury Hotel.
Vice captain Joseph Yobo joined up late on Tuesday night after flying into the country.
Goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama, defender Obinna Nwaneri, midfielder Kalu Uche and striker Obinna Nsofor all arrived earlier.
The only person scheduled to arrive Wednesday morning is goalkeeper Bamidele Aiyenugba.
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