Victor Osimhen and Frank Onyedika joins camp as Nigeria wrap up preparation for Gabon clash

The Super Eagles squad has been boosted by the arrival of Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen and Club Brugge midfielder Frank Onyedika as the team gears up for the crucial 2026 World Cup playoff against Gabon.

Nigeria missed out on automatic World Cup qualification, and are set to participate in a playoff to determine their fate for the tournament to be staged in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

The playoff structure sees Nigeria face Gabon on November 13 at the Prince Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex in Rabat, while Cameroon takes on DR Congo. The winners will compete on November 16 for a spot in the intercontinental playoffs.

With the arrival of Osimhen and Onyedika, Nigeria are close to getting a full house as the team wrap up preparation for the Gabon showdown.

Currently, Nigeria has 23 players 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, Frank Onyeka, Zaidu Sanusi, Bruno Onyemaechi, Alhassan Yusuf, and Victor Osimhen.

The Super Eagles will be counting of Victor Osimhen, who has been in sensational scoring form this season, quickly taking the lead in the race for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League Golden Boot.

The Galatasaray striker has already scored six goals in three Champions League matches, including a brilliant hat trick against Ajax, showcasing his deadly finishing and consistent threat in front of goal.