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The Super Eagles have officially opened camp in Rabat, Morocco, with ten players already on ground as Nigeria kicks off final preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup CAF playoff.

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  • The Super Eagles have officially opened camp in Rabat, Morocco, with ten players already on ground as Nigeria kicks off final preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup CAF playoff.

The Super Eagles’ camp officially opened on Sunday in Rabat, Morocco, as Nigeria began its final preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup CAF playoffs.

Ten players have already reported for duty at the team’s base, the Rive Hotel, signaling the start of what could be a decisive week in the nation’s bid to return to football’s biggest stage.

According to team media officer Promise Efoghe, the first set of arrivals included Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Tolu Arokodare, and Olakunle Olusegun.

“Later on Sunday, Wilfred Ndidi, Moses Simon, and William Troost-Ekong joined the group, bringing the number of players in camp to eight,” Efoghe said.

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By nightfall, Benjamin Fredericks and Chidozie Awaziem also checked in, raising the total to ten as preparations gathered pace.

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Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle had on Saturday unveiled his 24-man squad for the crucial qualifiers, featuring a blend of Europe-based stars and standout performers from the domestic league.

Nigeria will face Gabon in their first playoff clash on Thursday, with victory setting up a potential showdown against Cameroon or the Democratic Republic of Congo on November 16, also in Rabat.

The Super Eagles are seeking a return to the World Cup after missing out on the 2022 edition in Qatar, and fans are eager to see the team reclaim its place among Africa’s elite.

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