AFCON 2025: 21 Players in Camp as Super Eagles Train Under Floodlights, Battle-Ready for Egypt

The Super Eagles of Nigeria stepped up preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Monday night, holding an intense floodlit training session as 21 invited players reported to camp ahead of Tuesday’s international friendly against Egypt.

The session, conducted at the team’s base in Cairo, focused on tactical organisation, ball circulation and match sharpness, as the coaching crew continued to assess player readiness ahead of the continental showpiece in Morocco.

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Goalkeepers Francis Uzoho, Stanley Nwabali and Amas Obasogie all trained, further heightening the competition for the number-one jersey.

The defensive unit, led by Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi and Zaidu Sanusi, worked on shape and transitions, while midfielders Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka and Raphael Onyedika provided balance and intensity in drills.

In attack, creative players such as Alex Iwobi, Ademola Lookman and Chidera Ejuke combined with forwards Paul Onuachu, Cyril Dessers and Akor Adams during shooting and small-sided games, underlining Nigeria’s attacking depth.

Players in Camp at a Glance

Goalkeepers

Francis Uzoho

Stanley Nwabali

Amas Obasogie

Defenders

Zaidu Sanusi

Calvin Bassey

Semi Ajayi

Bruno Onyemaechi

Igoh Ogbu

Bright Osayi-Samuel

Midfielders

Wilfred Ndidi

Frank Onyeka

Raphael Onyedika

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru

Ebenezer Akinsanmiro

Tochukwu Nnadi

Forwards

Alex Iwobi

Ademola Lookman

Chidera Ejuke

Paul Onuachu

Cyril Dessers

Akor Adams

The Super Eagles are expected to welcome additional players in the coming days as preparations intensify. While the encounter with Egypt has been stripped of full international status, it remains a valuable test against one of Africa’s most successful nations.

With competition for places heating up and tactical cohesion improving, Nigeria’s first training session sent a clear signal of readiness as the Super Eagles build momentum toward AFCON 2025.