Ifeanyi Udeze raises concern over Super Eagles preparations for Tanzania

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With Nigeria preparing for their 2027 AFCON qualifier against Tanzania, former Super Eagles defender Ifeanyi Udeze has questioned whether the squad is giving the fixture the attention it deserves.

Udeze questions Super Eagles' attitude towards Tanzania

Speaking on Brila FM, Udeze warned Nigeria against underestimating their opponents ahead of Friday's meeting in Uyo.

“It won't be easy against Tanzania. It will be tough and I hope they will not underrate Tanzania.”

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The former defender, who won AFCON bronze medals with Nigeria in 2002 and 2004, also expressed disappointment that some players had yet to report to camp.

“What is painful to me is that some players are yet to arrive camp.”

He questioned whether the late arrivals reflected a lack of seriousness before adding: “I just wish them all the best and hope they get the three points.”

Nigeria prepare for Tanzania double-header

Nigeria host Tanzania at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Friday, November 13, at 5pm WAT before travelling for the return fixture on Tuesday, November 17.

Seventeen players participated in Eric Chelle's first training session on Tuesday, with seven others arriving on Wednesday. Flight scheduling problems at Victor Attah International Airport had delayed some players.

Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze are unavailable through injury, while Semi Ajayi trained with the squad after sustaining a knock during Arsenal's match last weekend.

The Super Eagles are second in Group L with three points, while Tanzania sit bottom with one point.

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