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The Digest:

The Super Eagles are intensifying preparations in Polokwane with 20 players for Friday's decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho.

Key Points:
  • Head Coach Eric Chelle has 20 players in camp for the final training sessions.
  • Eighteen players were present as of Tuesday, with Zaidu Sanusi and Jerome Akor Adams expected to join on Wednesday.
  • Midfielder Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi is scheduled to arrive from the USA on Thursday.
  • Injuries to Bright Osayi-Samuel and Cyriel Dessers forced squad changes, with Zaidu Sanusi and Christantus Uche called up.
  • Russia-based winger Olakunle Olusegun may miss the match due to visa issues.
  • The match kicks off at 6 PM local time (5 PM Nigeria time) at New Peter Mokaba Stadium.
  • The technical crew is finalizing tactical and fitness details for this crucial qualifier.
With their World Cup hopes hanging in the balance, every training session and available player becomes critical for the Super Eagles' campaign survival.

Sources: Daily Trust