Super Eagles Kick Off Training in Polokwane Ahead of Lesotho Clash

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have commenced their preparations for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho, holding their first official training session in Polokwane earlier today. The team is in a focused and energized mood as they fine-tune their strategy for the crucial matchday nine encounter.

Dependable NG reports that the initial training session saw the participation of seventeen players, all of whom were put through their paces under the supervision of head coach Eric Chelle. The atmosphere in the camp was described as boisterous, with both players and officials gearing up for a vital fixture.

The team received a boost with the arrival of Benjamin Fredrick, the defender from Brentford in England, who linked up with his teammates at the Ranch Hotel base shortly after the Tuesday training session concluded. His arrival brings the total number of players in camp closer to full strength, with the technical crew now expecting five more players to join the squad. The Super Eagles are set to face the Lesotho Crocodiles this Friday at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, a match the Nigerian side is determined to win to boost their qualifying campaign.