Victor Osimhen headlines an 18-man Super Eagles squad as Nigeria officially opened camp at The Ranch Hotel in Polokwane, South Africa, in preparation for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho.
Nigeria kicks off training in South Africa
Head coach Eric Chelle and his backroom team arrived on Monday to set the stage for what is expected to be a pivotal encounter in Nigeria’s World Cup qualification journey.
18 players report for duty
By Tuesday, the number of players in camp had risen to 18 as more stars joined the fold.
Among those present are William Troost-Ekong, Ademola Lookman, Chrisantus Uche, Wilfred Ndidi, Bruno Onyemaechi, Terem Moffi, Moses Simon, Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Frank Onyeka, Tolu Arokodare, Semi Ajayi, Stanley Nwabali, Adebayo Adeleye, Amas Obasogie, and Benjamin Frederick.
The team will continue training in Polokwane ahead of Thursday’s match, with additional players expected to link up before kickoff.