Super Eagles players are expected in their Kigali, Rwanda camp beginning from Monday (today), as Nigeria begin preparations for the first of two crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against the Rwandan national team, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
The Nigerian team’s camp opened on Sunday with new head coach Eric Chelle and his backroom staff leading the pack ahead of Friday’s clash against the Amavubi who are also the group leaders in the series.
Among the 23 players that coach Chelle invited for the matches, the early birds expected include captain William Troost-Ekong, Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, new invitee Tolu Arokodare, midfielder Joe Aribo, Nantes winger Moses Simon, Spain-based Sadiq Umar as well as Samuel Chukwueze of AC Milan who all played for their respective clubs on Saturday.
Other players expected to arrive early barring any excuse include Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali.
Barring any injuries as well, the only replacement to the squad has been Gent defender Jordan Torunarigha replacing Nathan Tella.
The match against Rwanda is set for Friday, March 21, at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali before returning home to face Zimbabwe next Tuesday.
The Super Eagles currently sit fifth in Group C with just three points from four matches, making consecutive victories essential to boost their chances of reaching the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
