The Digest:
The Super Eagles have commenced their final preparations in Uyo with a closed-door training session ahead of Tuesday's must-win 2026 World Cup qualifier against Benin. According to Score Nigeria, the team, which arrived in Uyo after a harrowing mid-air incident that forced an emergency landing in Angola, focused on ball drills and recovery as they fine-tune their strategy for the crucial match that will determine their World Cup fate.
Key Points:
- The Super Eagles held a closed-door training session in Uyo on Sunday evening.
- The session focused on ball drills and player recovery ahead of the Benin clash.
- This is the team's first training in Uyo after their flight emergency in Angola.
- The training started at 5 PM, the same kick-off time for Tuesday's crucial match.
- Nigeria sits third in Group C with 14 points, behind leaders Benin (17 points).
- The team must win against Benin and hope that other results favor them to qualify.
- The match represents Nigeria's final chance to keep World Cup hopes alive.
Sources: Score Nigeria
