Rwanda vs Nigeria: Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong leads Lookman, Ndidi, Iwobi and Bassey to camp

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have welcomed more players to camp ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Amavubi of Rwanda.

On the morning of Tuesday, March 18, 2025, the Super Eagles of Nigeria received a significant boost as eight key players, including captain William Troost-Ekong, landed in Kigali, Rwanda, to prepare for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Wasps of Rwanda.

The Super Eagles camp opened with Victor Osimhen, five other players and the members of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

The arrivals, captured in a vibrant image shared by the Super Eagles’ official X account showcase the team’s determination to secure vital points in their quest for World Cup qualification.

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Joining Troost-Ekong are Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, Wilfred Ndidi, Ademola Lookman, Joseph Aribo, Igoh Ogbu, and Bright Osayi-Samuel.

The previous day Moses Simon led Victor Boniface and others to camp.

Eligible to represent both the Netherlands and Nigeria due to his mixed heritage, Troost-Ekong chose to don the green and white of the Super Eagles.

He has amassed over 70 caps and captained the team in major tournaments, including the delayed 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the 2023 AFCON, where Nigeria finished as runners-up to Ivory Coast.

With Ahmed Musa missing, Troost-Ekong is expected to lead the team under new head coach Eric Chelle.

Lookman the reigning African Footballer of the Year is also expected to take on a massive responsibility if the Super Eagles are to be victorious.