Super Eagles Arrive in Kigali for Must-Win World Cup Qualifier

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle and his backroom staff have arrived in Kigali ahead of their decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda. The team’s training camp officially opens today as preparations intensify for the showdown at Amahoro Stadium on Friday, March 21.

Key Squad Updates

• Chelle has reduced the squad from 39 to 23 players.
• Notable omissions: Getafe’s Christantus Uche & Rangers’ Cyriel Dessers.
• New call-ups: Tolu Arokodare, Papa Daniel Mustapha, Igoh Ogbu, and Kayode Bankole.

Super Eagles Squad Highlights

• Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali, Kayode Bankole.
• Defenders: William Ekong, Calvin Bassey, Olaoluwa Aina.
• Midfielders: Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi.
• Forwards: Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen, Simon Moses.

A number of regulars were excluded, including Ahmed Musa, Frank Onyeka, Zaidu Sanusi, Maduka Okoye, Chidera Ejuke, and Kelechi Iheanacho. Jordan Torunarigha replaced Nathan Tella, who was sidelined by injury.

Group C Standings and Fixtures

Nigeria currently sits 5th in Group C with just 3 points from 4 matches, making back-to-back victories essential for their qualification hopes.

• March 21: Rwanda vs Nigeria - Amahoro Stadium, Kigali.
• March 25: Nigeria vs Zimbabwe - Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo.