The three-time African champions opened camp in the Akwa Ibom State capital on Monday, although flight scheduling challenges at the Victor Attah International Airport disrupted the arrival of several invited players.
However, only 17 players were available for Tuesday's session at the practice pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium under the supervision of coach Eric Chelle.
Ten players had arrived on Tuesday morning, including goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and Arthur Okonkwo, Fulham duo Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi, Ola Aina, Semi Ajayi, Moses Simon, Akor Adams, Benjamin Fredrick and Alhassan Yusuf.
Seven others namely Bright Osayi-Samuel, Tolu Arokodare, Chibuike Nwaiwu, Samson Tijani, Tochukwu Nnadi, Francis Uzoho and Ademola Lookman were also spotted during the training session.
Meanwhile, Bruno Onyemaechi, Abdullahi Bewene, Wilfred Ndidi, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Taiwo Awoniyi, Moses Usor and first-time invitee Mubarak Suleiman are still expected to join their international teammates.
Nigeria will host AFCON 2027 co-hosts Taifa Stars on Friday, November 13, before heading to Zanzibar for the reverse fixture billed for the Amman Stadium four days later.
The Super Eagles currently occupy second place in Group L and will be eyeing maximum points from both encounters to strengthen their qualification prospects.
With only one automatic qualification ticket available from the group, the three-time African champions face a crucial test in their quest to secure a place at the 2027 continental showpiece.
Nigeria finished third in the 2025 edition staged in Morocco after defeating a Mohamed Salah-inspired Egypt to the bronze medal via penalty shootout.
Super Eagles invited squad
Goalkeepers: Arthur Okonkwo (Charlton Athletic, England); Francis Uzoho (Omonia FC, Cyprus); Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa)
Defenders: Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece); Olaoluwa Aina (Nottingham Forest, England); Benjamin Fredricks (Brentford FC, England); Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (Hull City, England); Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England); Chibuike Nwaiwu (Trabzonspor FC, Turkey); Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham FC, England); Abdullahi Bewene (Banik Ostrava, Czechia)
Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas FC, Turkey); Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England); Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution, USA); Tochukwu Nnadi (Olympic Marseille, France); Samson Tijani (FK Podbrezova, Slovakia); Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (SS Lazio, Italy); Mubarak Suleiman (SK Slavia Prague, Czechia)
Forwards: Moses Simon (Paris FC, France); Taiwo Awoniyi (Coventry City, England); Akor Adams (Venezia FC, Italy); Ademola Lookman (Atletico Madrid, Spain); Tolu Arokodare (Ajax FC, The Netherlands); Moses Usor (LASK FC, Austria)
