Unity Cup: Super Eagles camp opens as 14 NPFL and Europe-based stars land in London

The Super Eagles’ training camp has officially opened in London as Eric Chelle begins preparations for the 2026 Unity Cup, Afrik‑Foot reports.

On Wednesday, Chelle announced the squad for both the Unity Cup and the upcoming June friendly matches against Portugal and Poland.

The Unity Cup roster is largely made up of Nigeria Premier Football League stars and players competing outside of Europe’s top five leagues.

Players have already begun arriving at the base ahead of the tournament’s kickoff on May 26. On Saturday morning, Super Eagles media officer Promise Efoghe confirmed that 14 players had officially reported to the London camp.

Coach Eric Chelle of Super Eagles. Copyright: ImagoxVictor-Oguegbex

Among the early arrivals from Europe are Terem Moffi, Tochukwu Nnadi, Arthur Okonkwo, Owen Oseni, Femi Azeez, and Philip Otele.

The home‑based stars have also touched down, with Shooting Stars’ poster boy Junior Abayomi arriving alongside Elias Ocholi, Michael Atata, and a few others.

The team will hold its first training session at Cray Valley FC in London.

List of First 14 Players In Super Eagles Camp

1. Junior Ayobami
2. Al Ameen Tijani
3. Michael Atata
4. Adeoye Aderemi
5. Oputa Chibueze
6. Ighoke Obinna
7. Ocholi Elias
8. Oyedokun Tosin
9. Philip Otele
10. Arthur Okonkwo
11. Femi Azeez
12. Owen Oseni
13. Nnadi Tochukwu
14. Terem Moffi

More players are expected to join the squad in the coming days. The Super Eagles’ first game of the Unity Cup is on May 26 against Zimbabwe, and they will be looking to claim victory and secure a place in the final.

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