The Super Eagles’ camp in Uyo is buzzing with renewed energy as star forwards Ademola Lookman and Cyriel Dessers have arrived ahead of Nigeria’s crunch 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa.
The team’s media officer, Promise Efoghe, confirmed the latest development on Wednesday afternoon, revealing that the arrival of the dynamic duo has increased the number of players in camp to 18, with five more stars expected in the coming days.
Dessers joins the national fold on the back of a major career move, having recently completed a high-profile switch from Scottish giants Rangers to Greek powerhouse Panathinaikos. Lookman, meanwhile, continues to shine at Italian club Atalanta, even as a much-anticipated move to Inter Milan fell through, despite strong interest from Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich.
Nigeria will look to channel the fresh firepower as they host Rwanda in Uyo on Saturday, September 6, before locking horns with perennial rivals South Africa just two days later in what promises to be a nerve-wracking double-header.
With the Eagles sharpening their talons and new arrivals injecting confidence, expectations are soaring as the nation rallies behind its team in the race to secure a spot at the global football fiesta.
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