World Cup (Q): 18 players arrive to Nigeria camp ahead of final fixtures

Ahead of the Nigeria national team’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying games against Lesotho and Benin, eighteen Super Eagles players arrived to their camp in Polokwane, South Africa.

 

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This was confirmed via the Super Eagles social media on Tuesday as members of the coaching staff welcomed the players in South Africa, where they will trade tackles against the Likuena (Crocodiles) of Lesotho at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Friday.

Eric Chelle’s side had opened camp in Polokwane on Monday for the crucial matches.

Captain William Troost-Ekong, Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen and Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman have arrived as well as the defender trio of Benjamin Fredrick, Calvin Bassey and Semi Ajayi.

The Super Eagles will held their first official training session on Tuesday night.

After their match in South Africa, the three-time African champions will head back to Uyo to battle Group C leaders Benin in their final First Round fixture on Tuesday.

Nigeria are currently third place in Group C and only three points off first placed Benin and second-placed South Africa. For them to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, they must win their next two fixtures to stand a chance.

Super Eagles players in camp

Benjamin Fredrick, Samuel Chukwueze, Frank Onyeka, Tolu Arokodare, Semi Ajayi, Stanley Nwabali, Adebayo Adeleye, Amas Obasogie, William Troost Ekong, Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Chrisantus Uche, Wilfred Ndidi, Bruno Onyemaechi, Terem Moffi, Moses Simon, Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi.