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The Digest:

The Super Eagles have begun their journey on the road to 2026. The team’s camp in Ikot Ikpene now has 13 players, with the arrival of nine new players, including Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Moses Simon, ahead of the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

Key Points:
  • The Super Eagles' training camp in Ikot Ikpene now has a total of 13 players.
  • Nine new players, including Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey, arrived on Tuesday.
  • They joined the four players who checked in on Monday, led by team captain William Troost-Ekong.
  • The team is still expecting 10 more players to arrive, including key forwards Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze.
  • The Super Eagles will play Rwanda on Friday and then travel to face South Africa on Monday.
  • Nigeria currently sits in third place in its qualification group, needing a strong performance to automatically qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
With crucial qualifying matches ahead, the team’s early assembly is a positive sign for preparations. The squad's full strength is expected soon as they focus on the vital games that will determine their World Cup fate.

Source: Punch Newspaper