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AFCON 2025
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Four European-based stars leave camp early following Nigeria’s third-place finish at AFCON 2025
Four key members of the Super Eagles have departed the national team camp following Nigeria’s third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
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10:43 - 16.01.2026
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The players, Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, Paul Onuachu, and Chidozie Awaziem, left Casablanca aboard a private jet shortly after Nigeria’s victory over Egypt in the third-place playoff.
Early Departure from Camp
Osimhen, Ndidi, and Onuachu, who are all based in Turkey, returned to their respective clubs to resume domestic commitments. Defender Chidozie Awaziem, who plays his club football in France, also departed with the group.
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11:36 - 18.01.2026
AFCON 2025 post-mortem: Why Nigeria’s record 9th bronze signals golden future under Chelle
While bronze medals have become an unwanted Nigerian tradition, this campaign felt different. The Malian tactician's first tournament in charge revealed green shoots of progress that have been absent for years, tactical flexibility, squad depth, and a winning mentality exemplified by Stanley Nwabali's heroics and Wilfred Ndidi's leadership.
Their early exit means the quartet will miss the official AFCON medal ceremony, which is scheduled to take place after the tournament’s final.
Nigeria Clinch Bronze Medal
Nigeria secured the bronze medal after defeating Egypt 4–2 on penalties, following a goalless draw at the end of regulation time.
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11:23 - 18.01.2026
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali expressed his gratitude to the nation's supporters and his teammates after a stellar performance against Egypt.
The result marked the ninth third-place finish for the Super Eagles in AFCON history, further reinforcing the country’s status as one of Africa’s most consistent footballing nations.
With the international tournament concluded, attention now turns to club football, as the returning players are expected to rejoin their teams ahead of crucial league and continental fixtures.