The number of players in the Super Eagles’ camp has risen to 13 as Nigeria steps up preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa.
According to team media officer Promise Efoghe, nine players joined camp in Ikot Ekpene on Tuesday, including Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Ola Aina, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Moses Simon, Chidozie Awaziem, Adebayo Adeleye, and Benjamin Fredericks.
They linked up with William Troost-Ekong, Amas Obasogie, Felix Agu, and Raphael Onyedika, who had reported on Monday. Efoghe confirmed that 13 of the 23 invited players are now in camp, with 10 more expected shortly.
“A total of 13 players are currently in camp, and we expect the rest of the squad later today and tomorrow,” Efoghe told the News Agency of Nigeria.
He also outlined the team’s media schedule, noting that a press conference with the coaching staff and selected players will hold on Wednesday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium training pitch. The pre-match press conference is scheduled for Friday, with the first 15 minutes of training open to the media.
Players yet to arrive include goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali; defender Bruno Onyemaechi; midfielders Wilfred Ndidi and Frank Onyeka; as well as forwards Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, Cyriel Dessers, Christantus Uche, and Tolu Arokodare.
Nigeria will host Rwanda on Friday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo before travelling to Bloemfontein to face South Africa on Monday.
The Super Eagles currently sit third in Group C with two points from two games, trailing South Africa and Rwanda, who each have four points. Only the group winners will secure automatic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Full 23-Man Squad
Goalkeepers:
Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa), Amas Obasogie (Singida Black Stars, Tanzania), Adebayo Adeleye (Volos FC, Greece).
Defenders:
William Troost-Ekong (Al-Kholood, Saudi Arabia), Calvin Bassey (Fulham, England), Ola Aina (Nottingham Forest, England), Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England), Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece), Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes, France), Felix Agu (Werder Bremen, Germany), Benjamin Fredericks (Dender FC, Belgium).
Midfielders:
Alex Iwobi (Fulham, England), Frank Onyeka (Brentford, England), Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas, Turkey), Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio, Italy), Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium), Christantus Uche (Getafe, Spain).
Forwards:
Ademola Lookman (Atalanta, Italy), Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy), Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray, Turkey), Moses Simon (Paris FC, France), Cyriel Dessers (Rangers, Scotland), Tolu Arokodare (KRC Genk, Belgium).
