Nigeria, Nov. 11 -- Nigeria's preparation for Thursday's 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoff has gathered real momentum in Rabat, with 18 players now in camp as of Monday,

The team held its first full training session at the Institut Royal de Formation des Cadres in Rabat under the supervision of head coach Eric Chelle.

Among those already in Morocco are key regulars Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, and Moses Simon, joined by Samuel Chukwueze, Tolu Arokodare, and Olakunle Olusegun.

Captain William Troost-Ekong has also linked up with the squad alongside defenders Benjamin Frederick and Chidozie Awaziem.

Goalkeepers Amas Obasogie and Stanley Nwabali are in camp, as are Semi Ajayi, Raphael Onyedika, and other stars like Ademola...