By Kamsi Anayo, Awka
A total of 13 Super Eagles players have arrived the training camp in Ikot Ekpene as Nigeria steps up preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixtures against Rwanda and South Africa.
Team media officer, Promise Efoghe, confirmed nine new arrivals—including Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Ola Aina, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Moses Simon, and Chidozie Awaziem.
Others, Adebayo Adeleye, Benjamin Fredericks—joined the initial four players, William Troost-Ekong, Amas Obasogie, Felix Agu, and Raphael Onyedika, who checked in on Monday.
Efoghe said that out of the 23 players invited for the two matches, only 13 are currently in camp, with 10 more expected before Wednesday.
He also outlined the team’s media schedule, which includes a press conference with the coaching crew and selected players on Wednesday, as well as Friday’s pre-match briefing at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium. The first 15 minutes of Friday’s training session will also be open to the media.
Expected arrivals include Stanley Nwabali, Bruno Onyemaechi, Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, Cyriel Dessers, Christantus Uche, and Tolu Arokodare.
Nigeria will host Rwanda on Friday in Uyo before travelling to Bloemfontein for Monday’s clash with South Africa.
The Eagles currently sit third in Group C with two points from two matches, trailing leaders South Africa and Rwanda, who both have four points. Only the top team from each group will automatically qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
