Nigeria’s Super Eagles have officially opened their camp in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoff tournament.
Coach Eric Chelle has invited 24 players to the camp, with eight players—William Troost-Ekong, Moses Simon, Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Tolu Arokodare, Olakunle Olusegun, and Wilfred Ndidi—arriving first with team officials at the Rive Hotel in Rabat to commence preparations for the semi-final match.
Bassey and Iwobi are part of the defensive and midfield units, while Chukwueze, Arokodare, Olusegun, and Ndidi provide depth in midfield and attack.
The team’s schedule includes intensive training sessions at local facilities under the supervision of team officials.
The sessions will focus on preparing the players tactically and physically for the upcoming playoff.
Nigeria’s first playoff match is scheduled against the Panthers of Gabon on Thursday, November 13.
Preparations will continue in Rabat with the full squad expected to complete tactical drills and fitness routines over the next few days.
The Super Eagles’ camp in Rabat marks the official start of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoff tournament.
The team will remain in Morocco as it focuses on the semi-final encounter, with the camp expected to conclude once the match is completed, and potentially extended depending on the outcome.
