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Fulham’s Chukwueze joins Nigeria camp ahead of Portugal friendly

Fulham’s Chukwueze joins Nigeria camp ahead of Portugal friendly
Fulham’s Chukwueze joins Nigeria camp ahead of Portugal friendlySunday Joshua / Alamy / Profimedia

Samuel Chukwueze has linked up with the Super Eagles squad in Leiria as preparations continue for next week’s international friendly against Portugal.

The arrival of the Fulham winger has increased the number of players in camp to 22 ahead of the highly anticipated clash.

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Chukwueze was unavailable for Nigeria’s recent fixtures, including the Unity Cup and the friendly against Poland, following the passing of his mother and her subsequent burial.

The 27-year-old is expected to participate in the team’s training session later on Friday as he resumes international duty.

The Super Eagles arrived in Leiria on Thursday night and have intensified preparations for the encounter, which will take place at the Estádio Municipal de Leiria on Wednesday, June 10.

Eric Chelle’s side head into the game in good form, having stretched their unbeaten run to six matches after securing a 2-2 draw against Poland on Wednesday.

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