A total of 16 Super Eagles players took part in the team's first training session on Monday as preparations kicked off for the 2026 FIFA World Cup CAF playoffs in Rabat, Morocco, a situation they got themselves into after Victor Osimhen's hat trick in the 4-nil victory against Benin ensured Nigerias World Cup dream has not become a distant memory.
The camp officially opened on Sunday with 10 players and the coaching staff settling in at the Rive Hotel, Rabat, marking the start of what could be a defining week in Nigeria's journey back to the biggest stage in world football.
Softfootball understands that six more players joined on Monday, Amas Obasogie, Stanley Nwabali, Semi Ajayi, Ademola Lookman, Akor Adams, and Chidera Ejuke, bringing the total number in camp to 16. He also confirmed that five others were still expected to arrive later. The team posted a video of the teams training via their official X account.