Sports News of Tuesday, 18 March 2025

Source: www.mynigeria.com

2026 WCQ: Sadiq arrives in camp as Super Eagles squad swells to 21

Sadiq Umar arrives in Kigali ahead of Rwanda clash Sadiq Umar arrives in Kigali ahead of Rwanda clash

Valencia forward Umar Sadiq has arrived at the Super Eagles camp in Kigali ahead of the crucial FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda.

The 27-year-old touched down in Kigali early Tuesday morning.

Sadiq's arrival brings the number of Super Eagles players currently at the camp to 21.

The former UD Almería striker has scored four goals in his last five matches for Los Che.

Alhassan Yusuf, of MLS side New England Revolution, is the only player yet to report to the team camp.

Eric Chelle is expected to hold his first training session with the team later tonight (Tuesday, March 18).

The three-time African champions will face Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium on Friday, March 21, before returning home to take on Zimbabwe four days later.

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