The Super Eagles’ camp in Cairo has begun to take shape ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with the number of players in camp rising to 11 as preparations intensify. The team is in Egypt as part of its build-up to the tournament in Morocco, with more players expected to link up with the squad to boost training sessions and tactical preparations.
According to updates obtained by GTN online, FC Porto left-back Zaidu Sanusi was the latest arrival, joining an early group that includes goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali, Francis Uzoho and Amas Obasogie. Other players already present are Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, Semi Ajayi, Ademola Lookman, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Igho Ogbu and Tochukwu Nnadi, giving head coach Eric Chelle a solid base to begin work.
Twelve additional players are expected to arrive on Monday, after which the Super Eagles will hold their first official training session at 8 p.m. local time. The session is scheduled to take place inside the main bowl of the Cairo International Stadium, with the coaching crew and backroom staff already fully settled in camp to oversee preparations.
As part of their final tune-up before the tournament, Nigeria will face hosts Egypt in an international friendly on Tuesday, December 16, in Cairo. After the match, the team will travel to Fes, Morocco, where they will be based for the group stage of AFCON 2025. Drawn in Group C alongside Tunisia, Tanzania and Uganda, the Super Eagles will open their campaign against Tanzania on December 23, before clashes with Tunisia and Uganda as they chase continental glory.
