The squad trained lightly at the practice pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. All 24 players in camp took part as coach Éric Chelle managed the load after a demanding opening qualifier.
Nigeria face the Djurtus on Tuesday, 29 September, at 17:00 WAT at the Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro in Bissau. Guinea-Bissau beat co-hosts Tanzania 2-0 on Friday through Franculino Djú and Mama Baldé and sit top of Group L on goal difference. Nigeria are second after coming from behind in Uyo.
Tanzania qualify automatically for the 2027 finals as co-hosts with Kenya and Uganda. Only the highest-placed of the other three teams in the group will join them. Tuesday is therefore a direct contest for that extra place.
George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor scored Nigeria’s goals after Madagascar led through Ehsan Kari. Chelle said the state of mind carried the side more than the technical display. He will want a cleaner performance away from home.
Madagascar host Tanzania in the group’s other Matchday 2 fixture on Tuesday. The Eagles’ first job today is the journey out of Uyo and into camp in Bissau.