Thirteen of the invited players called up for Saturday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying showdown with Rwanda are currently in camp ahead of the crucial tie.

The players were welcomed by team captain William Ekong, who was the first to arrive in camp.

The Saudi-based defender arrived on Monday, September 1, alongside goalkeeper Amas Obasogie and defenders Bruno Onyemaechi and Felix Agu. Agu, who plays for Werder Bremen in Germany, impressed at left-back during the Unity Cup Tournament in London in the summer.

Others who have reported to camp include Simon Moses, who recently joined Paris FC, Greece-based goalkeeper Adeleye Adebayo, defenders Chidozie Awaziem and Benjamin Fredericks, and midfielders Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.

Wing-back Olaoluwa Aina, defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Calvin Bassey, and midfielder Alex Iwobi have also arrived.

First-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, back in training after an injury scare last week, checked in on Tuesday evening. Midfielder Christantus Uche, who moved to English side Crystal Palace from Getafe in Spain on transfer deadline day, is still expected, along with forwards Samuel Chukwueze (now at Fulham FC from AC Milan), Tolu Arokodare (now at Wolverhampton Wanderers from KRC Genk in Belgium), and Cyriel Dessers (now at Panathinaikos in Greece from Glasgow Rangers of Scotland).

African Player of the Year Ademola Lookman, Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, and midfielder Raphael Onyedika are also expected.

The squad of 23 will also execute Tuesday’s Matchday 8 encounter against South Africa in Bloemfontein, which will be played at the Toyota Stadium (also known as Free State Stadium) on Tuesday evening.

SUPER EAGLES IN CAMP: Alex Iwobi; Calvin Bassey; Fisayo Dele-Bashiru; Ola Aina; Bright Osayi-Samuel; Moses Simon; Chidozie Awaziem; Adebayo Adeleye; Benjamin Fredericks; William Troost-Ekong; Amas Obasogie; Felix Agu; Bruno Onyemaechi; Wilfred Ndidi; Frank Onyeka and Stanley Nwabali

STILL BEING EXPECTED: Christantus Uche; Samuel Chukwueze; Tolu Arokodare; Cyriel Dessers; Ademola Lookman; Victor Osimhen and Raphael Onyedika