Mothobi Mvala and William Ekong during the Afcon 2023 Semi Final match between Nigeria and South Africa at Stade de la Paix on February 7, 2024 in Bouake, Cote d Ivore. [Photo Credit/ Imago].
Super Eagles staff and players have begun arriving at the Nigerian camp in Kigali ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda on Friday, Soccernet.ng reports.
Eric Chelle released his final 23-man squad last week, which excluded some popular Nigerian names. Nonetheless, after a weekend of club football, several of these players have made it to camp to begin preparation in earnest.
Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen, who scored a hat trick against Antalyaspor three days ago, was one of the early arrivals in Kigali.
Olympiacos’ Bruno Onyemaechi, Genk’s Toluwalase Arokodare and Singida Black Stars’ goalkeeper – Amas Obasogie have joined the team in Rwanda.
The Super Eagles are still expecting 17 players to join with the rest of the team so training with the full squad can begin. Captain Ekong, Alex Iwobi, Ola Aina, Samuel Chukwueze and Wilfred Ndidi are expected to join up soon.
Nigeria will take on the Wasps of Rwanda on Friday, March 21st, at the Stade Amahoro in Kigali, before locking horns with the Warriors of Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday, March 25th. Both games are slated for 5:00 PM WAT.
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