At least 17 players from the Super Eagles, including star forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, have arrived in Polokwane, South Africa, as Nigeria ramps up preparations for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho on Friday.
The players joined the camp on Tuesday, following the arrival of the technical crew and backroom staff to set up the team’s base. Other notable players in camp include William Troost-Ekong, Wilfred Ndidi, Bruno Onyemaechi, Terem Moffi, Moses Simon, Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Frank Onyeka, and Tolu Arokodare.
Returnee defender Semi Ajayi and goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali, Adebayo Adeleye, and Amas Obasogie have also linked up with the coaching staff ahead of full training sessions.
Currently, Nigeria sits third in Group C of the CAF World Cup qualifying series with 11 points from eight matches. The Super Eagles must secure victories in their remaining two matches and rely on favorable outcomes from South Africa and Benin Republic to maintain their qualification hopes.
The match against Lesotho is seen as a must-win encounter for the three-time African champions
