Ademola Lookman and first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali were among 14 players who participated in the Super Eagles’ first training session in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Play-Off against Gabon on Thursday.

• Training, led by head coach Eric Sekou Chelle, also featured goalkeeper Amas Obasogie and Sevilla duo Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke.
• The squad has been strengthened with Bright Osayi-Samuel and Raphael Onyedika, with a full roster, including Victor Osimhen, expected in today’s session.
• Osimhen, despite a recent club setback with Galatasaray, has shifted focus entirely to the national team.

The Super Eagles will face Gabon in the semi-finals of the African playoffs for the 2026 World Cup, with kick-off at 5 p.m. Nigerian time.

Players already in camp: Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Tolu Arokodare, Olakunle Olusegun, Wilfred Ndidi, Moses Simon, William Troost-Ekong, Benjamin Frederick, Chidozie Awaziem, Amas Obasogie, Stanley Nwabali, Semi Ajayi, Ademola Lookman, Akor Adams, Chidera Ejuke, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Raphael Onyedika.