AFCON 2025: Lookman, Osayi-Samuel boost Super Eagles camp in Egypt
Ademola Lookman, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Semi Ajayi and several other players have arrived at the Super Eagles’ camp in Cairo, Egypt as Nigeria’s preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations gather momentum.
The latest arrivals include defenders Semi Ajayi and Igho Ogbu, goalkeeper Amas Obasogie, and newly invited midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi, taking the number of players in camp to eight.
Squad numbers rise in Cairo
The new arrivals join goalkeepers Francis Uzoho and Stanley Nwabali, who reported earlier on Sunday, as head coach Éric Chelle continues to assemble his squad in Cairo.
More players are expected to arrive later on Monday, with the Super Eagles scheduled to hold their first official training session in the evening.
Super Eagles camp bubbles with new additions, taking total number on ground to eight – Getty image
Friendly with Egypt ahead
Nigeria will face hosts Egypt in a preparatory friendly on Tuesday at the Cairo International Stadium, a key warm-up fixture ahead of the tournament.
The Pharaohs are still awaiting the arrival of some of their top stars, including Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush, although a significant number of players have already been training since the weekend.
Group C challenge awaits
At AFCON 2025, the Super Eagles have been drawn in Group C alongside Tanzania, Tunisia and Uganda.
Nigeria will begin their campaign against Tanzania at the Fez Stadium on December 23.
