AFCON 2023 Qualifier: Sao Tome & Príncipe to parade all foreign-based stars against Eagles

Victor Osimhen (R) celebrates with Peter Etebo during Nigeria’s 10-0 win over Sao Tome. Pix: Pan Africa<br />0

The Super Eagles will today commence their preparations for the final group game of the qualifier in Uyo.
The three-time African champions will face Sao Tome and Principe in the final qualifying game of the 2023 African Cup of Nations on Sunday, September 10.

The team head coach, Jose Peseiro, released the list of the invited players for the game on the weekend after he agreed a new contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). His list comprised three new invitees, Gift Orban, Victor Boniface and Tournariga.

According to the latest update, the team camp will open today in Uyo, and all the invited players are expected to be available for the preparation.
Super Eagles have cemented their place in the competition after garnering 12 points from five games, while Sao Tome has no chance of qualifying for the tournament.

Meanwhile, Sao Tome & Príncipe is set to present first-ever all foreign-based players in quest for first win in AFCON 2023 qualifier match in Uyo, on Sunday.

According to Sportsvillagesquare.com, clubs in Sao Tome & Príncipe are protesting the exclusion of their players as the national team coach, Adriano Eusebio, presents for the first time-ever, an all foreign-based players for the tie.
The country is attempting to save face after a string of four loses and a draw in preceding five qualifying matches of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Because all 22 players listed for the Nigerian challenge are based outside the country, local clubs reacted with astonishment, remembering that this is the first time in the history of their football, no player who plays in domestic championships is on the guest list.