By Boluwatife Kehinde
Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman are among the notable players from the Super Eagles squad who have arrived in Polokwane, South Africa, as Nigeria intensifies its preparations for a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho, scheduled for this Friday.
Their arrival marks an essential step in the team’s journey as they aim to secure a spot in the upcoming World Cup.
The players checked into their training camp on Tuesday, just one day after the technical crew and backroom staff had arrived to officially set up the team’s base.
This early arrival is part of their strategic planning to maximize training time ahead of the important matches.
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Other players who are already in camp and gearing up for the qualifiers include key figures like William Troost-Ekong, Wilfred Ndidi, Bruno Onyemaechi, Terem Moffi, Moses Simon, Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Frank Onyeka, and Tolu Arokodare.
The presence of these talented individuals highlights the team’s depth and experience as they prepare to face their opponents.
Under the watchful eye of the coaching staff, a full team training session has commenced, focusing on building both physical readiness and tactical cohesion.
The coaching staff aims to fine-tune the team’s strategies to enhance their performance in the upcoming matches.
As it stands, Nigeria currently holds 11 points and occupies the third position in Group C of the qualifiers, having played a total of eight matches in this campaign.
In order to keep their hopes of qualifying for next year’s World Cup alive, the Super Eagles must secure victories in their remaining two fixtures while also relying on favorable outcomes in matches involving South Africa and the Benin Republic.
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The three-time African champions are set to face Lesotho on Friday in Polokwane, followed by a critical showdown against the Benin Republic in their final group game the following Tuesday.
These matches will be vital in determining their qualification fate, making preparation and execution in training all the more important.
