Excitement is mounting as Nigeria gears up for a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Rwanda. This morning (Tuesday March 18, 2025), the Super Eagles camp welcomed nine additional players, bringing the total number of arrivals to 21.
Among the latest arrivals at the team’s hotel are; Captain William Troost-Ekong, Midfield trio of Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Joseph Aribo, Defensive quartet of – Calvin Bassey, Igoh Ogbu, Ola Aina, Bright Osayi-Samuel and Africa’s Best Player – Ademola Lookman.
With just a few players yet to report—Sadiq Umar (Valencia) and Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi (New England Revolution)—the squad is almost at full strength.
Must-Win Battle for Nigeria
The stakes couldn’t be higher. Rwanda currently leads Group C, while Nigeria, shockingly, sits in fifth place, making this a must-win clash for the Eagles. All eyes will be on new head coach Eric Chelle, who faces immediate pressure to turn the team’s fortunes around and keep Nigeria’s World Cup hopes alive.
