Super Eagles Set Camp in Polokwane Ahead of Crucial World Cup Qualifier
The Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles, have kicked off preparations for their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho, setting up base at the luxurious Ranch Hotel in Polokwane, South Africa.
Head coach Eric Chelle and his coaching staff arrived at the camp on Monday, getting an early start on preparations for the crucial fixture. The team’s player contingent is expected to begin filing in today, with several squad members already in Johannesburg awaiting their connecting flights to Polokwane, according to team media officer Promise Efoghe.
The three-time African champions will waste no time getting down to business, with their first official training session scheduled for Tuesday. This will give the team valuable time to acclimate and fine-tune their tactics before Friday’s showdown with the Crocodiles of Lesotho.
The match, which marks the beginning of Nigeria’s journey to the 2026 World Cup, will be played at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Friday evening, with kickoff set for 5pm Nigerian time. For Nigerian football fans eagerly awaiting the team’s return to competitive action, this qualifier represents the first step on what they hope will be a successful road to the 2026 World Cup finals.
As the Super Eagles settle into their South African base, all eyes will be on how Chelle marshals his troops for this important opening qualifier against Lesotho’s Crocodiles.
