Former Super Eagles defender Ifeanyi Udeze expects fierce but healthy competition for places in the team ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

The 30 players invited for the first phase of camping are expected in from Monday and Udeze, who made his world cup appearance in 2002, say players at times like this are in competitive mode.

Nigeria’s world cup preparation will hit full gear on Tuesday, when the first phases commence and will be wrapped up with two friendly matches against DR Congo (28 May) and England (2 June).

On the other hand, though, Udeze also cautioned the players on the level of aggression they bring, he wished them an injury free camping.