Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen, along with several other Super Eagles players, arrived in the team’s camp in Abidjan on Tuesday in preparation for the 2025 AFCON qualifier against Benin.
The team is set to face Benin on Thursday, November 14, at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny, in a match that could see Nigeria secure their qualification for the upcoming tournament in Morocco.
Currently leading Group D with 10 points from four games, Nigeria needs only a draw to secure their spot in the 2025 AFCON. However, Benin, sitting second in the group with six points, must win the game to strengthen their chances of qualifying for the biennial tournament.
Interim coach Austin Eguavoen has called up 23 players for the match, including three goalkeepers, seven defenders, six midfielders, and seven forwards.
The Super Eagles opened camp on Monday, with the arrival of eight players in camp, including AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze, Moses Simon, Amas Obasogie, Raphael Onyedika, Frank Onyeka, Bruno Onyemaechi, Gabriel Osho, and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.
On Tuesday, the camp in Abidjan swelled to 21 players, as several more members of the squad arrived, including Osimhen, Victor Boniface, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, William Troost-Ekong, Alhassan Yusuf, Alex Iwobi, and Victor Collins.
In a video shared on X, the players arrived with their luggage and were warmly welcomed by team officials, including team coordinator Patrick Pascal and the team security officer.
With the Super Eagles just one point away from securing their spot, fans are hopeful that the team’s offensive firepower and defensive stability will see them through this penultimate hurdle.
