Nigeria\u2019s World Cup qualifying camp officially opened on Monday in Uyo with Super Eagles<\/a> captain William Troost-Ekong among the first players to report, Soccernet.ng reports<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The Al Kholood defender was joined by Tanzania-based goalkeeper Amas Obasogie and Olympiacos full-back Bruno Onyemaechi.<\/p>\n The trio arrived ahead of this month\u2019s decisive fixtures against Rwanda<\/a> and South Africa, with the remainder of the 23-man squad expected later in the day.<\/p>\n \u2014 POOJA!!! (@PoojaMedia) September 1, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Get Our Sports News First \u2013 Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Several players could be late<\/a> due to ongoing transfer dealings.<\/p>\n Samuel Chukwueze is on the verge of leaving AC Milan for Fulham, Tolu Arokodare is close to sealing a move from Genk to Wolverhampton Wanderers, while Getafe forward Christantus Uche is finalising a switch to Crystal Palace.<\/a><\/p>\n Still awaited are Lazio<\/a> midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman, Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen<\/a>, and Rangers forward Cyriel Dessers, among several others.\u00a0<\/p>\n Nigeria\u2019s base will be the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, where they take on Rwanda on 6 September. Osimhen scored both goals in a 2-0 win when the sides last met in March, and his return is expected to provide a vital lift for a team under pressure.<\/p>\n The Super Eagles trail group leaders South Africa by six points after six matches, sitting fourth in Group C with just seven points. Rwanda and Benin have eight points apiece, leaving qualification finely balanced. With only four games left, Nigeria cannot afford further setbacks.<\/p>\n After facing Rwanda, the team will fly to Bloemfontein for a crunch tie against South Africa on 8 September.<\/p>\n The qualifiers will then conclude in October with trips to Lesotho and a home tie against Benin Republic.<\/p>\n Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup after losing a playoff to Ghana, a failure that still lingers over the squad.<\/p>\n This month\u2019s matches will define their path to the 2026 tournament.<\/p>\n Goalkeepers<\/strong>: Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa); Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania); Adeleye Adebayo (Volos FC, Greece).<\/p>\n Defenders<\/strong>: William Ekong (Al-Kholood, Saudi Arabia); Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England); Olaoluwa Aina (Nottingham Forest, England); Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England); Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece); Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes FC, France); Felix Agu (Werder Bremen, Germany); Benjamin Fredericks (Dender FC, Belgium).<\/p>\n Midfielders<\/strong>: Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England); Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England); Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas FC, Turkey); Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (SS Lazio, Italy); Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium); Christantus Uche (Getafe CF, Spain).<\/p>\n Forwards<\/strong>: Ademola Lookman (Atalanta BC, Italy); Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy); Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray FC, Turkey); Simon Moses (Paris FC, France); Cyriel Dessers (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland); Tolu Arokodare (KRC Genk, Belgium).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![\"Soccer](\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/i2s36ODGvJE49dNKVjd2URCLz68=\/750x971\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fsoccernet.ng%2Fapp%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F06%2FGWpOVmqXEAEQaJV.jpeg\")
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