Eight players are now in the Super Eagles camp in Uyo ahead of their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sao Tome and Principe.
The early birds are new invitees Gift Orban, Jordan Torunarigha and Victor Boniface.
Other players in camp are; Tyrone Ebuehi, goalkeepers Adeleye Adebayo and Francis Uzoho, as well as Bruno Onyemaechi.
The players were received at the airport by members of the Nigeria Football Federation protocol department.
More players are expected in camp later today.
The Super Eagles will hold their first training session this evening at the practice pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Sunday.