The Super Eagles will begin their training programme on Tuesday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, as they prepare for their two-legged 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Tanzania.

The team has opened camp in Uyo, with head coach Éric Chelle expected to lead the first training session at the practice pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.

Chelle named a 24-man squad on Saturday for the two encounters, with invited players expected to arrive at the team's camp on Monday.

The squad includes captain Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon and Stanley Nwabali.

Other players called up include Taiwo Awoniyi, Akor Adams, Tolu Arokodare, Ola Aina, Francis Uzoho and Bright Osayi-Samuel.

Midfielders Tochukwu Nnadi, Alhassan Yusuf, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Samson Tijani also received invitations, while Slavia Prague midfielder Mubarak Suleiman earned his first call-up to the senior national team.

Nigeria will host Tanzania's Taifa Stars in the third matchday of the qualifying campaign at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Friday, November 13.

The Super Eagles will then travel to Tanzania for the return fixture, scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, in Dar es Salaam.

The Nigerian side will be seeking to recover from their defeat to Guinea-Bissau in their previous qualifying outing and strengthen their position in Group L.

Nigeria currently occupy second place in the group and will be targeting maximum points from the two matches to improve their chances of securing qualification for the tournament.

The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.