The Super Eagles of Nigeria camp at The Ranch Hotel in Polokwane, South Africa, has welcomed the arrival of 17 players as they prepare for two pivotal 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.
Head coach Eric Chelle and his technical staff arrived on Monday, October 6, overseeing the arrival of players coming from their respective clubs, many via Johannesburg.
By Tuesday evening, the camp had grown to 18 players, featuring key figures including Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, Moses Simon, Samuel Chukwueze, Terem Moffi.
Stanley Nwabali, William Troost-Ekong, Calvin Bassey, Ademola Lookman, and Alex Iwobi.
Also the arrivals of Bruno Onyemaechi, Frank Onyeka, Tolu Arokodare, Semi Ajayi, Christantus Uche, Adebayo Adeleye, and Amas Obasogie.
While Benjamin Fredrick was Tuesday’s latest arrival, and was on hand to join the first training session.
Those still expected include Akor Adams, Alhassan Yusuf and Zaidu Sanusi.
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Nigeria currently sits third in Group C with 11 points and faces a must-win scenario to keep its World Cup ambitions alive.
The coaching staff has emphasized tactical cohesion, match readiness, and discipline as the team prepares for the crucial fixtures ahead.
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