Promising young defender Benjamin Fredrick has joined the Super Eagles camp in Polokwane, South Africa, ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Benin Republic.
His arrival, confirmed by team media officer Promise Efoghe, brings the total number of players in camp to 18.
Those already in camp include William Troost-Ekong, Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Chrisantus Uche, Wilfred Ndidi, Bruno Onyemaechi, Terem Moffi, and Moses Simon.
Others are Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Frank Onyeka, Tolu Arokodare, Semi Ajayi, Stanley Nwabali, Adebayo Adeleye, and Amas Obasogie.
The Super Eagles will face Lesotho on Friday, October 10, before returning home to host Benin Republic on Tuesday, October 14, in Uyo.
With just two games left in the qualifying series, Nigeria currently sits third in Group C with 11 points, three points behind Benin Republic and South Africa, who occupy the top two spots.
