15 Super Eagles Arrive Uyo Ahead of Rwanda Clash, As Chelle Welcomes Players, Video
- A total of 15 Super Eagles players have arrived in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers
- Nigeria will face the Amavubi of Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Friday, September 5
- Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is on the ground to welcome the players after a disastrous outing with the CHAN Eagles
Nigeria have intensified their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers as camp officially opens today, September 2.
The Super Eagles are on the verge of missing the World Cup back-to-back after their 1-1 draw against Ghana at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in 2022.
The results of the three-time AFCON winners have not been impressive as they have won one game in six matches.
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15 players in camp
The number of Super Eagles have increased significantly from four to 15 in the last 24 hours.
According to Daily Post, four players, namely William Troost-Ekong, Bruno Onyemaechi, Amas Obasogie, and Felix Agu, touched down in Uyo on Monday, September 1.
A total of 11 players, Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Raphael Onyedika Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Ola Aina, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Moses Simon, Chidozie Awaziem, Adebayo Adeleye, Benjamin Fredericks, and Wilfred Ndidi arrived Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital today, September 2.
An addition of 10 players are expected in camp between Tuesday and Wednesday ahead of the first official training.
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Chelle receives players
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle was on the ground to receive the players alongside Atlanta 1996 Olympic gold medallist Patrick Pascal.
The 47-year-old is desperate to qualify Nigeria for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is part of his contract with the Nigeria Football Federation.
Chelle kicked off his campaign with a win against Rwanda 2-0, as Victor Osimhen scored a brace to give the three-time AFCON winner a lifeline.
Nigeria opportunity to place second slipped out of their hands with a draw 1-1 against Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium last March.
The Super Eagles are currently sitting in fourth position with seven points, with South Africa topping the log with 13 points.
Nigeria will face the Amavubi of Rwanda on Friday, September 5 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium before travelling to Bloemfontein to battle the Bafana Bafana of South Africa three days later, per Punch.
Nigerians react
@godwinCharisma said:
"Abeg, make we just go prep for 2030 World Cup cause South Africa no go lose any opportunity.
"We had the initial chance but messed up."
@Iamowolabi01 wrote:
"Make Eric know wetin him dey do o, make him make sure we win these two matches o."
@FAVVEERAPID added:
"Let's get that World Cup ticket!!!"
@im__just__human said:
"Road to the World Cup!!"
South African star to miss World Cup qualifier
Legit.ng earlier reported that Nigeria received a boost after it emerged that South African veteran Percy Tau was left out of their World Cup qualifier squad.
Tau, who recently moved to Vietnam, was left out by Hugo Broos in the preliminary squad and, as such, will not be in the final squad unless something drastic happens.
Source: Legit.ng
