South Africa, as Nigeria gets ready for Friday’s pivotal 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchup against Lesotho.

On Tuesday, one day after the backroom personnel and technical crew arrived to formally inaugurate the team’s facility, the players set up camp.

Those already in camp include Tolu Arokodare, Calvin Bassey, Moses Simon, Wilfred Ndidi, Bruno Onyemaechi, Terem Moffi, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Frank Onyeka, and William Troost-Ekong.

Goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali, Adebayo Adeleye, and Amas Obasogie, as well as returnee defender Semi Ajayi, are also present. Prior to full team training sessions, they have all connected with the coaching staff.

With 11 points from eight games, Nigeria is currently ranked third in Group C of the CAF World Cup qualification campaign. To maintain their hopes of qualifying, the Super Eagles need to win their final two games and hope for favorable outcomes from South Africa and the Benin Republic.

In what is anticipated to be a decisive, must-win match, the three-time African champions will take on Lesotho in Polokwane on Friday.