2026 WCQ: Osimhen, 5 others arrive camp ahead of Rwanda, Zimbabwe clashes
Nigeria’s contingent has begun arriving in Kigali ahead of the Super Eagles’ crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.
As of early Monday morning, six players had checked into camp, including Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, Olympiacos defender Bruno Onyemaechi, and home-based midfielder Papa Mustapha.
Goalkeepers Kayode Bankole and Amas Obasogie, along with Belgium-based striker Tolu Arokodare, have also joined the squad.
Head coach Finidi George and other backroom staff arrived in Kigali on Sunday night.
The Super Eagles are winless in four matches, drawing three and losing one, leaving them in fifth place with just three points.
Nigeria will face Rwanda’s Amavubi in a matchday five encounter at the Amahoro Stadium on Friday before hosting the Warriors of Zimbabwe four days later at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.
