At least 17 Super Eagles players, including star forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, have arrived in Polokwane, South Africa, as Nigeria ramps up preparations for Friday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho.
The squad joined camp on Tuesday, a day after the technical crew and backroom staff arrived to officially open the team’s base.
Also in camp are key players such as William Troost-Ekong, Wilfred Ndidi, Bruno Onyemaechi, Terem Moffi, Moses Simon, Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Frank Onyeka, and Tolu Arokodare, alongside returnee defender Semi Ajayi and goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali, Adebayo Adeleye, and Amas Obasogie, all linking up with the coaching staff ahead of full team training sessions.
Nigeria currently sits third in Group C of the CAF World Cup qualifying series with 11 points from eight matches. The Super Eagles must win their remaining two fixtures and hope for favourable results from South Africa and Benin Republic to keep their qualification hopes alive.
The three-time African champions face Lesotho on Friday in Polokwane, in what promises to be a must-win encounter.
