Osimhen Leads 18 Super Eagles Players to Polokwane for Lesotho Showdown
The air in Polokwane is buzzing with anticipation as Nigeria’s Super Eagles land in South Africa, ready to take flight toward another World Cup dream. At the center of it all is the ever-charismatic Victor Osimhen, spearheading an 18-man squad that’s set on leaving no feathers unruffled against Lesotho.
The team officially opened camp at The Ranch Hotel in Polokwane as preparations began for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. Head Coach Eric Chelle and his technical crew arrived early to fine-tune strategies for what promises to be a pivotal encounter that could shape Nigeria’s qualification journey.
By Tuesday morning, the camp had gained momentum with the arrival of several key players, bringing the total number to 18. The roster includes William Troost-Ekong, Ademola Lookman, Chrisantus Uche, Wilfred Ndidi, Bruno Onyemaechi, Terem Moffi, Moses Simon, Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Frank Onyeka, Tolu Arokodare, Semi Ajayi, Stanley Nwabali, Adebayo Adeleye, Amas Obasogie, and Benjamin Frederick — a lineup that blends experience, flair, and fierce determination.
However, not everyone has checked in just yet. Zaidu Sanusi of Porto, Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi from New England Revolution, Akor Adams of Sevilla, and Olakunle Olusegun from Pari Nizhny Novgorod are still expected to join the squad. Despite the few absentees, the Eagles wasted no time — the first training session kicked off on Tuesday evening, setting the tone for a high-energy buildup.
The match against Lesotho is set for Friday, October 10, at the Peter Mokaba Stadium. With the Super Eagles’ rich legacy as three-time African champions, expectations are sky-high. Coach Chelle’s men are laser-focused on securing maximum points and tightening their grip on the qualification race. After all, for Nigeria, settling for anything less than victory simply isn’t in the playbook.
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