BELGIAN BASED SUPER EAGLES DOU KEEN TO IMPRESS ON DEBUT

The Nigerian Super Eagles squad, having already secured their spot in the 2024 African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, has officially arrived and reported to their training camp for preparations ahead of their final group match against Sao Tome and Principe, the lowest-ranked team in Africa. This game will take place at the Nest of Champions in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, marking their return to the venue since 2017 when Alex Iwobi secured Nigeria's place in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

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Previously, Nigeria had triumphed over Sao Tome and Principe with an astonishing 10-0 victory in Morocco during the return fixture on June 13, 2022, setting a historic win record in the nation's history. This upcoming match against the Falcons and True Parrots offers the three-time African champions an opportunity to showcase their strength once again.

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In recognition of their outstanding performances this season, the squad has included first-time call-ups for promising players, including Gift Orban, the prolific striker from Gent, and Jordan Torunarigha, a stalwart defender who has been in excellent form. Completing the trio of debutants is the red-hot Bayer Leverkusen striker, Victor Borniface, who recently transferred from a Belgian club, Union St Galloise.

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Torunarigha, who had previously represented Germany at various youth levels from 2013 to 2021 before switching his allegiance to Nigeria in June 2023, arrived at camp along with his club teammate Gift Orban. In an interview with Comfort 95.1 FM in Uyo, Torunarigha shared his thoughts on adapting to the new climate, saying, "It's good to be here; the country is alright. I didn't expect this, but I have to adapt a little bit because it's not the same as Europe. But I like it, I really like it."

He also commented on meeting new faces in the national squad, apart from his club teammate Orban, stating, "I'm here with my brother Gift, and I haven't seen a lot of players yet, but I'll meet them after, and we'll see." Gift Orban, introducing himself to Nigerian journalists, expressed his readiness, saying, "I am Gift Orban, I play for Gent in Belgium, but now I have come to play for the national team and give everything."

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Despite the squad's wealth of talent, Nigerians will eagerly anticipate the potential debut of the 21-year-old Gift Orban, who made waves in Europe last season and has already scored six goals in nine games across all competitions this season. The return to the Nest of Champions is highly anticipated, as reports suggest that the players had requested this venue, and the weekend's match not only marks the extension of Portuguese coach Jose Peseiro's contract but also provides a significant opportunity to boost their FIFA rankings by achieving double-digit goals on the scoreboard.

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