AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Land In Fez, Begin Preparations With First Training Session

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Land In Fez, Begin Preparations With First Training Session

By Niyi Busari 

Super Eagles will touch down at 12 noon in Fez, the venue for their Group C matches at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, after departing Cairo International Airport on Thursday, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The team’s camp officially opened in Cairo last Sunday, with team officials and goalkeepers Francis Uzoho and Stanley Nwabali arriving first ahead of Tuesday night’s international friendly against Egypt.

The Super Eagles suffered a 2–1 defeat to the Pharaohs in their final warm-up game before the continental tournament. The encounter, played at the Cairo International Stadium, saw Sabad Mahmoud give Egypt the lead in the 28th minute before Chidozie Awaziem equalised for Nigeria late in the first half. However, a 54th-minute strike from Mostafa Mohamed secured victory for the hosts.

Following a recovery session at the gym on Wednesday, the Nigerian delegation travelled to Morocco on Thursday afternoon. The team is scheduled to hold its first training session same day in Fez at 6:00 pm local time.

Star striker Victor Osimhen joined the squad in Cairo before the team’s departure, completing the 28-man squad submitted to the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

The three-time African champions will begin their Group C campaign against Tanzania on December 23, before facing Tunisia on December 27. They will conclude the group stage with a match against Uganda on December 31.