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Super Eagles camp for London don continue to grow as more players arrive ahead of Nigeria’s Unity Cup semi-final match against Zimbabwe.On Sunday, goalkeeper Francis Uzoho, defender Chibuike Nwaiwu and striker Rafiu Durosinmi joined the squad, bringing the total number of players in camp to 17.The team dey prepare under head coach Éric Chelle as dem get ready to defend the Unity Cup title.Earlier, 14 players had already resumed camp on Saturday, including eight home-based footballers invited for the tournament.The coaching crew don begin serious preparation sessions, with the squad holding their first training at Cray Valley FC in London.Another evening training session was also planned as the technical team intensify work before the important encounter.More key players are still expected to arrive in camp, including captain Wilfred Ndidi and winger Moses Simon.Their arrival go help complete the squad before the semi-final tie against Zimbabwe on Tuesday, May 26.The match go happen at The Valley, home stadium of Charlton Athletic.The Unity Cup tournament also features Jamaica and India, who will play the second semi-final on Wednesday.The final of the competition is scheduled for Saturday, May 30, at the same venue in London.
Among the players already in camp are Terem Moffi, Arthur Okonkwo, Philip Otele, Femi Azeez, Owen Oseni and several home-based talents invited by Chelle.
The gradual arrival of players shows say preparations dey move steadily as Nigeria hope to start the tournament strongly and successfully defend their title.