The Super Eagles have wrapped up their five-day training camp in Cairo and will depart Egypt for Fez, Morocco this afternoon. This move initiates the final phase of preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) starting December 21.

Nigeria’s national team is scheduled to leave Cairo midday. Their first training session in Morocco will occur later today. The camp transition allows full tactical fine-tuning before Nigeria’s opening match.

The Cairo camp began with just 10 players last Sunday. Rosters expanded throughout the week. Paris FC winger Moses Simon arrived on Wednesday.

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen completed the squad. He joined the team on December 17 before the Morocco trip. All 28 players will regroup in Fez.

Friendly Match Insights

During camp activities, Chidozie Awaziem equalized before halftime against Egypt. He capitalized on defensive confusion from a delayed free-kick. Egypt later secured victory through Mostafa Mohamed’s second-half finish.

Squad Updates

Head coach Eric Chelle finalized his 28-man roster last Thursday. The selection includes goalkeeper Francis Uzoho and striker Paul Onuachu. Both return after over a year out of international duty.

Five uncapped players received call-ups. These include Inter Milan’s Ebenezer Akinsanmiro and Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Alebiosu. Israel-based Usman Muhammed also makes the squad.

Group Stage Challenges

Nigeria faces Tunisia, Tanzania, and Uganda in Group C. Their tournament begins against Tanzania on December 23. Matches against Tunisia and Uganda follow on December 27 and 30.

Championship Ambitions

As 2023 runners-up, Nigeria seeks a fourth AFCON title. Previous victories came in 1980, 1994, and 2013. The tournament concludes on January 18.

Full Squad List

The 28 players: Francis Uzoho, Stanley Nwabali, Amas Obasogie, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Zaidu Sanusi, Bruno Onyemaechi, Ryan Alebiosu, Chidozie Awaziem, Igho Ogbu, Tochukwu Nnadi, Salim Fago, Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, Raphael Onyedika, Alex Iwobi, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, Samuel Chukwueze, Moses Simon, Chidera Ejuke, Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen, Paul Onuachu, Akor Adams, Cyril Dessers, Usman Mohammed.