Nigeria’s Super Eagles have landed in South Africa to begin preparations for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho.
Advance Party Sets the Stage
Coach Eric Chelle and his support staff arrived first, flying into Johannesburg before proceeding to Polokwane.
The rest of the squad is trickling in from their respective bases abroad, ready to join full training soon.
The team’s camp is headquartered at Ranch Hotel in Polokwane, which will double as their base for training and rest ahead of Friday’s showdown.
Visa Issues Cloud Full Assembly
Complications have emerged: at least seven players are reportedly being held up over visa issues as they attempt entry into South Africa.
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Delays in securing travel clearance could hamper the Eagles’ ability to hit the ground running with full squad training before match day.
Nigeria On The Edge
With Nigeria currently third in Group C on 11 points, the match against Lesotho is a must-win if the Super Eagles are to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
They face one more fixture afterward — at home against Benin Republic — that will also carry immense weight in the group standings.
Victory over Lesotho would not just be about securing three points — it’s about momentum, confidence, and keeping Nigeria in the mix for the top spot or playoff contention.
