Super Eagles Gear Up: Ekong, Moses, Iwobi, and 13 Others Arrive in Uyo Ahead of Rwanda Clash
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers looming, the Super Eagles’ camp has sprung to life in Uyo, as key players—including skipper William Troost-Ekong, Simon Moses, and Alex Iwobi—join the squad in preparation for the showdown against Rwanda this Saturday.
Key Arrivals So Far:
- Monday arrivals: William Troost-Ekong, goalkeeper Amas Obasogie, and defenders Bruno Onyemaechi and Felix Agu. Agu notably impressed at left-back during the Unity Cup in London.
- Tuesday additions: Simon Moses (fresh off a goal and assist for Paris FC), Adebayo Adeleye, Chidozie Awaziem, Benjamin Fredericks, Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Ola Aina, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Calvin Bassey, and Alex Iwobi.
- Expected soon: Stanley Nwabali, Christantus Uche (recently signed by Crystal Palace), Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham), Tolu Arokodare (Wolves), Cyriel Dessers (Panathinaikos), Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen, and Raphael Onyedika.
Training and Tactical Prep
With only around 15 players available, the team began with light training and fitness drills under the supervision of head coach Eric Sekou Chelle.
A full training session is scheduled later today at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, where Nigeria will host Rwanda. Coach Chelle is expected to outline his strategy ahead of this and their upcoming fixture against South Africa in Bloemfontein.
Stakes and Strategy: Why This Camp Matters
Nigeria currently sits fourth in Group C of CAF qualifiers, with 7 points—behind South Africa (13), Rwanda, and Benin (8 each). Wins against Rwanda and South Africa are crucial to revive Super Eagles’ World Cup hopes.
Summary Table: Who’s In and Who’s Expected
| Group | Players in Camp |
|---|---|
| Already in Camp | Ekong, Obasogie, Onyemaechi, Agu, Moses, Adeleye, Awaziem, Fredericks, Ndidi, Onyeka, Dele-Bashiru, Aina, Osayi-Samuel, Bassey, Iwobi |
| Expected Soon | Nwabali, Uche, Chukwueze, Arokodare, Dessers, Lookman, Osimhen, Onyedika |
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