At least 17 Super Eagles players, including star forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, have arrived in Polokwane, South Africa, as Nigeria steps up preparations for Friday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho.
The players joined camp yesterday, a day after the technical crew and backroom staff arrived to officially open the team’s base.
Among those in camp are William Troost-Ekong, Wilfred Ndidi, Bruno Onyemaechi, Terem Moffi, Moses Simon, Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Frank Onyeka, Tolu Arokodare, Semi Ajayi, and goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali, Adebayo Adeleye, and Amas Obasogie.
Nigeria, currently third in Group C with 11 points from eight matches, must win their remaining two fixtures and rely on favourable outcomes from South Africa and Benin Republic to secure qualification.
The three-time African champions are set for an all-important showdown against Lesotho on Friday in what many see as a decisive, must-win encounter for their World Cup hopes.