Nigeria, Oct. 8 -- Galatasaray and Atlanta forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman lead Super Eagles players who have touched down in Polokwane, South Africa, ahead of Nigeria's crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho on Friday, a game that could define their campaign.

The remaining five invited players are expected to arrive in camp by Wednesday, as preparations intensify under the watchful eye of head coach Eric Chelle for what is shaping up to be a must-win contest.

Among those already in camp are captain William Troost-Ekong, Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Crystal Palace's Christantus Uche, Besiktas' Wilfred Ndidi, Bruno Onyemaechi, Wolves' new boy Tolu Arokodare, Chippa United's shot atopper and captain Stanley ...