Super Eagles open Uyo camp ahead of Rwanda, South Africa ties
Nigeria’s camp has come alive ahead of Saturday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying showdown with Rwanda, with team captain William Ekong leading by example.
The Saudi Arabia-based defender arrived in camp on Monday, alongside goalkeeper Amas Obasogie and defenders Bruno Onyemaechi and Felix Agu. Agu, who plays for Werder Bremen in Germany, impressed at left back during the Unity Cup Tournament in London in the summer.
Dependable forward Simon Moses, who scored a goal and provided an assist in Paris FC’s league win at the weekend, is also in camp. He was joined by Greece-based goalkeeper Adeleye Adebayo, defenders Chidozie Awaziem and Benjamin Fredericks, and midfielders Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.
Wing-back Olaoluwa Aina, defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Calvin Bassey, and midfielder Alex Iwobi have also reported for duty.
First-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, back in training after an injury scare last week, was expected on Tuesday evening. Midfielder Christantus Uche, who joined English side Crystal Palace from Getafe of Spain on transfer deadline day, is also being awaited, alongside forwards Samuel Chukwueze (now with Fulham from AC Milan), Tolu Arokodare (now with Wolverhampton Wanderers from KRC Genk), and Cyriel Dessers (now with Panathinaikos from Glasgow Rangers).
African Player of the Year, Ademola Lookman, Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, and midfielder Raphael Onyedika are also being expected.
The squad of 23 will additionally execute Tuesday’s Matchday 8 encounter against South Africa in Bloemfontein, scheduled for the Toyota Stadium (also known as Free State Stadium) on Tuesday evening.
