Preparations for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana will kick off as the Super Eagles open camp on Saturday, June 1.

All called-up players are expected to report to camp on the first day, with full-scale preparations set to commence promptly. Head coach Finidi George has already issued provisional invitations to the players.

The final squad list for the game is scheduled to be announced next week.

The match is scheduled to take place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, June 7. Following this fixture, the three-time African champions will also face Benin’s Squirrels a few days later.

Having drawn their opening two games against Lesotho and Zimbabwe, the Super Eagles are still seeking their first win in the qualifiers.