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Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman have linked up with their fellow Super Eagles teammates in Polokwane, South Africa, as the team ramps up preparations for the pivotal 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash against Lesotho this Friday. The squad’s arrival follows the earlier setup of the training base by the coaching staff and support crew, who arrived a day prior to the players.
Key players such as William Troost-Ekong, Wilfred Ndidi, Bruno Onyemaechi, Terem Moffi, Moses Simon, Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Frank Onyeka, and Tolu Arokodare are all present and actively participating in rigorous training sessions designed to sharpen their tactical approach and physical readiness under the watchful eyes of the technical team.
Currently positioned third in Group C with 11 points from eight matches, Nigeria’s path to the World Cup remains challenging but achievable. To keep their qualification hopes alive, the Super Eagles must clinch victories in their remaining two fixtures and rely on favorable results from encounters involving South Africa and Benin Republic.
The team’s immediate focus is on overcoming Lesotho in Polokwane this Friday, followed by a decisive group stage showdown against Benin Republic next Tuesday. As three-time African champions, the Super Eagles are determined to secure their place on football’s biggest stage next year.