eventeen players have now arrived at the Super Eagles’ camp in Polokwane as preparations intensify for Friday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Crocodiles of Lesotho.
Head coach Eric Chelle and his technical crew opened camp for the matchday nine encounter on Monday, with the team lodging at the Ranch Hotel.
The squad is scheduled to hold its first official training session at 6 p.m. local time.
It was gathered that only two players checked in on the opening day, before 15 others joined on Tuesday, bringing the number of players in camp to 17. Six more are still being expected before full training begins.
The three-time African champions will face Lesotho at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Friday as they aim to begin their qualification campaign on a strong note.
Players currently in camp:
William Troost-Ekong, Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Chrisantus Uche, Wilfred Ndidi, Bruno Onyemaechi, Terem Moffi, Moses Simon, Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Frank Onyeka, Tolu Arokodare, Semi Ajayi, Stanley Nwabali, Adebayo Adeleye, and Amas Obasogie.
