The Super Eagles of Nigeria are preparing to compete for their fourth Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title at the 2025 tournament in Morocco. Nigeria last lifted the trophy in 2013, but none of those players remain in Eric Chelle’s current squad. Instead, the team features Africa’s elite talents including Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, and Calvin Bassey.
Despite their star power, Nigerian fans maintain cautious expectations. The team recently failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and delivered an underwhelming warm-up performance. However, AFCON 2025 presents an opportunity for redemption beyond national pride – significant financial rewards await.
The Confederation of African Football (
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