Nigeria’s Super Eagles kick off AFCON camp in Egypt
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have started their five-day training camp in Egypt ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The camp began on June 8, 2025, with several players arriving early to prepare for the tournament. The team will play a friendly against Egypt before heading to Morocco, where the tournament runs from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. Head coach Eric Chelle has named a 28-man squad, featuring both returning stars and new faces.
Match highlights
- The Super Eagles opened camp in Cairo on June 8, 2025, with goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and Francis Uzoho among the first to arrive.
- Nigeria will play an unofficial friendly against Egypt’s Pharaohs before departing for Morocco on December 12, 2025.
- Head coach Eric Chelle recalled Francis Uzoho and included five first-time call-ups in his 28-man squad.
- Notable omissions include Maduka Okoye and Tolu Arokodare, while Paul Onuachu returns to the team after strong club performances.
- Nigeria is drawn in Group C with Tunisia, Tanzania, and Uganda, aiming for a fourth AFCON title after finishing runners-up in the last edition.
