The Super Eagles of Nigeria are fully assembled as they gear up for the pivotal 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa.
Head coach Eric Chelle now has all 23 invited players ready for action following the arrival of Victor Osimhen, Samuel Chukwueze, Tolu Arokodare, Raphael Onyedika, and Christantus Uche yesterday evening.
Early yesterday, the talented duo of Ademola Lookman and Cyriel Dessers stormed the their training camp before the training session.
The Super Eagles will face Rwanda’s Amavubi in a matchday seven clash this Saturday. Following that encounter, they are set to take on South Africa at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein next Tuesday. Fans and analysts alike are keenly watching as Nigeria aims for a strong performance in the qualifiers.
Speaking ahead of Saturday match, Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong said he and his Super Eagles teammates are acutely aware of the importance of Group C 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda.
The Super Eagles aim to reinvigorate their qualifying campaign when they face Rwanda in Uyo. In the reverse fixture in Kigali back in March, a brace from Victor Osimhen secured a 2-0 victory for Nigeria.
Rwanda previously faced Eric Chelle’s team in the 2025 AFCON qualifier, managing to come from a goal down to win 2-1.
“The players are very focused; we are thoroughly prepared for the game on Saturday. I want to thank the fans for their support and encourage them to keep praying for us.
“This is going to be a crucial set of games for us starting on Saturday. We understand the significance of this match against Rwanda, and we are committed to our preparations,” Troost-Ekong stated
He praised young defender Benjamin Frederick.
“Benjamin is a humble, hardworking, and very talented defender. We were all impressed by his performance in the Unity Cup; stepping in and performing so well is no small feat.
“Credit also goes to my teammate Moses Simon for bringing him to his academy before he moved to Brentford. It’s wonderful to see; we have a talented player who will be the future of the Super Eagles’ defense.
