The Super Eagles of Nigeria have officially begun preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with their first training session at the main bowl of the Cairo International Stadium on Monday.
According to the team’s media officer, Promise Efoghe, the session kicked off at 8pm local time, with 11 players already present at the team’s base, the Renaissance Hotel in Cairo. An additional 12 players are expected to join the camp before tonight’s training session.
The national team officially opened camp on Sunday, with early arrivals including Francis Uzoho, Stanley Nwabali, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, and Ebenezer Akinsanmiro. Other players currently in camp include Amas Obasogie, Semi Ajayi, Ademola Lookman, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Igho Ogbu, Tochukwu Nnadi, and Zaidu Sanusi.
Nigeria is scheduled to face the Pharaohs of Egypt in a pre-AFCON friendly on Tuesday before flying to Morocco to continue preparations ahead of the continental competition.
The friendly match is seen as a key opportunity for coach and players to assess squad fitness, tactical cohesion, and readiness for the tournament.
The training camp in Cairo marks a crucial step in Nigeria’s AFCON campaign, coming after a period of intense domestic and international scouting to assemble a balanced squad capable of competing at the highest level.
The team is expected to focus on physical conditioning, tactical drills, and team bonding as they finalize preparations for the tournament.
