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AFCON 2025
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Only Victor Osimhen and Moses Simon are yet to join Nigeria’s camp as preparations intensify despite a friendly loss to Egypt.
The Nigerian national team’s training camp in Cairo has come alive with the arrival of AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze, bringing the total number of players in camp to 26 as preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
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Chukwueze checked into camp on Tuesday night, further strengthening head coach Eric Chelle’s squad as the Super Eagles fine-tune their plans in the Egyptian capital.
Camp update
According to Super Eagles media officer Promise Efoghe, the team is now close to full strength, with just two players still expected to arrive.
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“The camp is almost complete now. We are only expecting Victor Osimhen and Moses Simon to join the rest of the squad,” he confirmed
The Super Eagles’ schedule for Wednesday includes a gym session at 11 a.m., followed by an intensive full training session on the pitch at 5 p.m.
Friendly setback against Egypt
In a related development, Nigeria suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat to Egypt in an international friendly played on Tuesday.
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21:12 - 16.12.2025
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles lose another game without Osimhen as Egypt edge Nigeria
Nigeria stumble before the AFCON in friendly defeat to Egypt.
The match served as a key assessment opportunity for the technical crew, allowing them to evaluate player combinations and tactical adjustments ahead of competitive action.
Despite the result, the friendly provided valuable minutes and insight as the squad continues to gel in camp.
Super Eagles Players Currently in Camp
The players presently in camp include: Francis Uzoho, Stanley Nwabali, Ebenezer Amas Obasogie, Semi Ajayi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Igho Ogbu, Zaidu Sanusi, Calvin Bassey, Bruno Onyemaechi, Ryan Alebiosu, Salim Fago, Chidozie Awaziem, and Usman Mohammed.
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Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Alebiosu has expressed his excitement after accepting his first international call-up to represent Nigeria.
Others include, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Akinsanmiro, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Raphael Onyedika, Ademola Lookman, Paul Onuachu, Cyril Dessers, Akor Adams, Chidera Ejuke, and Samuel Chukwueze