The Super Eagles have received a substantial boost with the return of William Troost-Ekong and Alhassan Yusuf to training.
The duo, who had been sidelined due to injuries, participated in the team’s training session at the Ecole Nationale de la Police, Abidjan, on Wednesday.
Yusuf, who showcased an impressive debut performance against Equatorial Guinea, sustained a thigh injury during the 1-1 draw on the tournament’s opening day.
This setback forced him to miss subsequent group stage encounters against Ivory Coast and Guinea-Bissau.
Troost-Ekong, the standout defender, and goal-scorer in Nigeria’s 1-0 victory over hosts Ivory Coast, suffered a hamstring injury during the match, sidelining him for the final group gaTroostme against Guinea-Bissau.
The PAOK defender’s return to training signals a potential reinforcement for the Super Eagles’ defensive lineup as they gear up for a crucial knockout stage encounter.
Sports247 confirmed that Thursday’s training sessions will be conducted behind closed doors, excluding media and fans, to ensure the undivided focus of the players and coaching staff.
However, the official training session on Friday will be open to the media for the initial 15 minutes, allowing glimpses into the team’s preparations.
Nigeria is set to face Cameroon at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, the same venue where both teams contested the 1984 AFCON final.
The highly anticipated clash is scheduled for Saturday at 9 pm, and with the return of key players to training, the Super Eagles aim to strengthen their squad for a challenging encounter as they seek to progress further in the prestigious AFCON tournament.
