The number of players in the Super Eagles’ camp has increased to 13 as Nigeria intensifies preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa.

According to the team’s media officer, Promise Efoghe, nine more players arrived at the team’s camp in Ikot Ekpene on Tuesday, joining the four who had checked in on Monday.

The new arrivals include Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Ola Aina, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Moses Simon, Chidozie Awaziem, Adebayo Adeleye, and Benjamin Fredericks.

They joined William Troost-Ekong, Amas Obasogie, Felix Agu, and Raphael Onyedika, who had arrived on Monday.

Efoghe said, “A total of 13 players are currently in camp, and we are expecting the rest of the squad to arrive later today and early tomorrow.”

He also announced that a press conference with the coaching staff and selected players will be held on Wednesday.

The Super Eagles are scheduled to host Rwanda on Friday and will then travel to face South Africa on Monday.

Nigeria is currently third in Group C with two points, behind leaders South Africa and Rwanda. Only the top team will automatically qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Full 23-Man Squad:

Goalkeepers:

Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa);

Amas Obasogie (Singida Black Stars, Tanzania);

Adeleye Adebayo (Volos FC, Greece).

Defenders:

William Troost-Ekong (Al-Kholood, Saudi Arabia);

Calvin Bassey (Fulham, England);

Ola Aina (Nottingham Forest, England);

Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England);

Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece);

Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes, France);

Felix Agu (Werder Bremen, Germany);

Benjamin Fredericks (Dender FC, Belgium).

Midfielders:

Alex Iwobi (Fulham, England);

Frank Onyeka (Brentford, England);

Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas, Turkey);

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio, Italy);

Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium);

Christantus Uche (Getafe, Spain).

Forwards:

Ademola Lookman (Atalanta, Italy);

Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy);

Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray, Turkey);

Moses Simon (Paris FC, France);

Cyriel Dessers (Rangers, Scotland);

Tolu Arokodare (KRC Genk, Belgium).