2026 World Cup Qualifier: Chelle welcomes 20 Super Eagles to camp ahead of Lesotho clash

Head Coach Eric Chelle will have a total of 20 players available for the Super Eagles’ second training session on Wednesday in Polokwane, ahead of Friday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash against the Crocodiles of Lesotho.

As of Tuesday night, 19 players were already in camp at The Ranch Hotel, with Portugal-based defender Zaidu Sanusi and Spain-based forward Jerome Akor Adams expected to join the group on Wednesday.

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Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi, who plays in the United States, is scheduled to arrive in South Africa on Thursday.

Chelle has made adjustments to his squad following injuries to Bright Osayi-Samuel and Cyriel Dessers, prompting the inclusion of Zaidu Sanusi and Christantus Uche of Crystal Palace. An earlier injury to Felix Agu had already reduced the original 23-man list to 22.

Meanwhile, Russia-based winger Olakunle Olusegun is yet to receive his South African entry visa, meaning the Super Eagles could face Lesotho with just 21 players available for selection.

The Matchday 9 encounter will take place at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, on Friday, October 10, 2025, with kickoff scheduled for 5 p.m. Nigeria time.