Super Eagles goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, was the first foreign-based Eagles star to storm the Abuja camp of the team on Monday as Nigeria begins full preparation for the first leg play-off against Ethiopia in Addis Ababa.
Enyeama who is also the Eagles stand-in captain was joined later in the day by Holland-based striker, Uche Nwofor, who was also business like as he breezed into the camp to the warm embrace of Head Coach, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi.
Home-based professionals were led into camp by skipper, Chgozie Agbim, Sunday Mba was also in camp early, same for Solomon Kwambe, Benjamin Francis and Azubuike Egwuekwe. All technical officials and back room staff have also arrived the Abuja camp. More players from abroad are being expected as at dinner time on Monday.
Training proper commences Tuesday evening at the Abuja National Stadium. Speaking ahead of preparations for the encounter, Keshi said he was happy that none of his players was nursing any injury but demanded for total concentration from both players and officials ahead of the Addis Ababa duel.
“We need the concentration and support of all to reach our goal and I know that everyone here is a thorough bred professional and will give that to the team and the Nigerian people,” he said.