At least 17 Super Eagles players, including top forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, have arrived in Polokwane, South Africa, ahead of Friday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho.
The players joined camp on Tuesday, following the arrival of the technical crew and backroom staff a day earlier to open the team’s base.
Among those already in camp are William Troost-Ekong, Wilfred Ndidi, Bruno Onyemaechi, Terem Moffi, Moses Simon, Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Frank Onyeka, and Tolu Arokodare.
Also present are returnee defender Semi Ajayi and goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali, Adebayo Adeleye, and Amas Obasogie, who are expected to feature in the full training sessions beginning Wednesday.
Nigeria currently sits third in Group C of the CAF World Cup qualifiers, with 11 points from eight matches. The Super Eagles must win their remaining two fixtures and hope for favorable results from South Africa and Benin Republic to keep their qualification hopes alive.
The three-time African champions will face Lesotho on Friday in Polokwane, in what has been described as a must-win encounter for Nigeria.
