Not less than eight players arrived at the Super Eagles camp in Abidjan on Monday in preparation for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches.
The players who arrived early in camp include Moses Simon and Samuel Chukwueze.
Other players among the early arrivals are Amas Obasogie, Raphael Onyedika, Frank Onyeka, Bruno Onyemaechi, Gabriel Osho, and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, as confirmed by the Super Eagles media officer, Promise Efoghe.
He also confirmed that more players are expected to hit the camp on Tuesday ahead of their confrontation with the Cheetahs of Benin Republic at the Stade Felix-Houphouet-Boigny on Thursday.
The Super Eagles are expected to travel down to Uyo on Friday ahead of their final qualifying game against the Amavubi of Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Monday.
The Nigerian team currently sit top of Group D and only need a draw against the Cheetahs to confirm their slot in the tournament. Their closest rivals are the Amavubi of Rwanda, with both teams set to clash in the final game of the qualifying tournament.
Meanwhile, Moses Simon has expressed his optimism regarding the Super Eagles’ chances of securing a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, even in light of their difficult start to the qualifying series.
As it stands, the three-time African champions find themselves in a challenging fifth position in Group D, having accumulated only three points from four matches played.
To enhance their prospects of reaching the World Cup finals—set to be co-hosted by Mexico, Canada, and the United States—Moses Simon emphasizes that the Super Eagles must win all of their remaining six qualification matches.
