The Nigeria national football team, known as the Super Eagles, has initiated its preparatory phase for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). As of the latest update, 10 players have reported to the team’s camp, which is located at the Renaissance Hotel in Cairo. Both coaching and support staff are present to manage the initial stages of the preparation process.

Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho was the first player to arrive at the camp, marking his return to the national team after an absence of over 12 months. Uzoho’s selection in head coach Eric Chelle’s 28-man provisional squad indicates a strategic decision to reinforce the goalkeeping position. His early arrival was followed by Stanley Nwabali, another primary candidate for the starting goalkeeper role. The presence of both goalkeepers is expected to create competitive dynamics for the position, which has been a subject of ongoing analysis and discussion.

Midfielders Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Ebenezer Akinsanmiro were the next to join the camp, increasing the player count to four. Subsequently, six additional players,Amas Obasogie, Semi Ajayi, Ademola Lookman, Igho Ogbu, Bright Osayi-Samuel, and Tochukwu Nnadi,arrived, bringing the total to 10. The early turnout is consistent with the team’s objective to maximize preparation time and optimize squad readiness.

Additional players are scheduled to join the camp in the following days. The team’s first official training session is planned to take place at the Cairo base, with a focus on tactical drills and fitness assessments. The technical staff will use these sessions to evaluate player performance and squad cohesion.

As part of the pre-tournament schedule, the Super Eagles will participate in a friendly match against Egypt at the Cairo International Stadium. This fixture is intended to provide empirical data on team strategies and player combinations against a high-caliber opponent.

Nigeria enters the 2025 AFCON with the objective of improving upon its previous performance, where the team finished as runners-up after a 2–1 loss to Ivory Coast in the final. The stated goal is to secure a fourth continental title, adding to previous victories in 1980, 1994, and 2013.

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will be held in Morocco. The tournament is expected to feature high levels of competition, with the Super Eagles aiming to leverage a mix of experienced and emerging players to achieve optimal results.

Preparations are ongoing, and further developments will be monitored as the team continues its build-up to the tournament.