Nigeria, Sept. 3 -- The Super Eagles' camp in Uyo officially came alive on Tuesday ahead of Saturday's crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash against Rwanda.

However, several key players were notably missing from the team's first training session at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.

Team captain William Troost-Ekong led the early arrivals alongside goalkeeper Amas Obasogie, defenders Bruno Onyemaechi and Felix Agu - the latter earning plaudits for his impressive displays at the Unity Cup Tournament in London earlier this summer.

However, the opening training session was conducted without several high-profile stars. Among the absentees were Victor Osimhen, Nigeria's top striker, and Ademola Lookman, the reigning CAF Afri...