The Digest:
The Super Eagles' camp in Rabat, Morocco, has intensified with 18 players now on the ground preparing for Thursday's must-win 2026 World Cup playoff against Gabon. The full squad, including key figures like William Troost-Ekong and Alex Iwobi, participated in the first training session under coach Eric Chelle, signaling a unified push to secure a path to the global tournament.
Key Points:
- Eighteen players are now in camp, including Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, William Troost-Ekong, Wilfred Ndidi, Stanley Nwabali, and Ademola Lookman.
- Team captain William Troost-Ekong and vice-captain Alex Iwobi are leading the preparations.
- The squad held its first full training session on Monday under coach Eric Chelle.
- Three more players are expected to join the squad before Thursday's crucial match.
- The playoff is a single-elimination match, with the winner advancing to the final round.
- Nigeria must win to keep their 2026 World Cup qualification hopes alive.
- The match comes amid ongoing discussions about player welfare and team preparation standards.
Sources: Vanguard, NFF
