The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has finalized plans to dispatch an advance party to Kigali ahead of the Super Eagles’ 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda.
The delegation is scheduled to leave Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja, on Friday, March 14, 2025—seven days before Nigeria’s must-win clash against Rwanda.
With the Super Eagles struggling in their qualification campaign, the NFF is leaving no stone unturned in ensuring optimal preparation for the crucial fixture.
The advance team will coordinate with the Rwanda Football Association to ensure smooth logistics, secure comfortable accommodations, and guarantee a hassle-free trip for the squad, allowing them to focus entirely on the match.
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey (right) vs Rwanda in Kigali
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Super Eagles squad list
Eric Chelle’s 23-man Super Eagles face to face The Republic of Rwanda and Zimbabwe;
Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa); Amas Obasogie (Singida Blackstars, Tanzania); Kayode Bankole (Remo Stars)
Defenders: William Ekong (Al-Kholood FC, Saudi Arabia); Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce SK, Turkey); Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiacos FC, Greece); Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England); Olaoluwa Aina (Nottingham Forest, England); Igoh Ogbu (SK Slavia Prague, Czech Republic)
Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium); Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi (New England Revolution, USA); Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England); Joseph Ayodele-Aribo (Southampton FC, England); Papa Daniel Mustapha (Niger Tornadoes)
Forwards: Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy); Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray FC, Turkey); Ademola Lookman (Atalanta FC, Italy); Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany); Simon Moses (FC Nantes, France); Sadiq Umar (Valencia FC, Spain); Nathan Tella (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany); Tolu Arokodare (KRC Genk, Belgium).
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Nigeria currently sits fifth in the group standings with just three points from four matches, trailing group leaders Rwanda by four points. With six games left, the upcoming fixtures against Rwanda and Zimbabwe are pivotal in reviving the country’s World Cup hopes.
