18 Super Eagles Players Arrive Camp for Lessotho, Benin World Cup Qualifiers Clash

At least 18 Super Eagles players have arrived at the team’s camp in Polokwane, South Africa, ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin Republic.

According to a report by Daily Post, the match against Lesotho will take place on Friday, while the team will face Benin Republic on Tuesday.

The update was confirmed on Tuesday night through a post shared on the Super Eagles’ official X (formerly Twitter) account. The Nigerian national team began their camp on Monday as preparations intensified for the two important fixtures.

The players who have already joined up with the squad include Benjamin Fredrick, Samuel Chukwueze, Frank Onyeka, Tolu Arokodare, Semi Ajayi, Stanley Nwabali, Adebayo Adeleye, Amas Obasogie, William Troost-Ekong, Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Chrisantus Uche, Wilfred Ndidi, Bruno Onyemaechi, Terem Moffi, Moses Simon, Calvin Bassey, and Alex Iwobi.

According to team officials, five more players are still expected to arrive in camp before the opening qualifier against Lesotho. The full squad will then take part in tactical sessions and final preparations under the guidance of the coaching staff.

The team’s first official training session was held on Tuesday night, giving head coach Chelle an early opportunity to assess the players’ fitness levels and blend team chemistry ahead of the double-header.

Nigeria will be aiming to start their World Cup qualifying campaign on a strong note after narrowly missing out on the 2022 tournament in Qatar. With a blend of experienced internationals and young talents, the Super Eagles are confident of securing maximum points from both matches.

Fans across the country are hopeful that the team will deliver positive results as they begin their journey toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.