Victor Osimhen has joined the Super Eagles camp in Cairo, completing Nigeria’s 28-man squad ahead of the 2025 AFCON in Morocco

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has joined Nigeria’s camp in Cairo, completing the list of 28 invited players ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

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Osimhen arrived at about 9:45 p.m. Nigerian time on Wednesday, as final preparations intensified for the tournament scheduled from December 21 to January 18, 2026.

Promise Efoghe, Super Eagles Media Officer, confirmed the development and described the striker’s arrival as a major boost for team morale.

“Victor Osimhen joined the camp late Wednesday night, and that means we now have all invited players in camp,” Efoghe said.

“It is a big lift for the squad because everyone is now focused on the same objective as final preparations begin in earnest.”

The Super Eagles opened camp on Sunday, December 14, at the Renaissance Hotels in Cairo, with all coaches and backroom staff present.

Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho was the first player to arrive, touching down shortly after 2 a.m. local time on Sunday.

The team has since held two training sessions, on Monday and Tuesday, before facing Egypt in an international friendly at the Cairo International Stadium.

Osimhen, along with Moses Simon and Samuel Chukwueze, missed the friendly as they concluded club commitments.

Nigeria lost the match 2–1, but Efoghe said the result would not affect the team’s focus.

“The friendly against Egypt was purely for assessment and fine-tuning,” he said. “The coaches were more interested in combinations, fitness levels, and tactical understanding than the scoreline.”

Reacting to the defeat, defender Chidozie Awaziem said the match highlighted areas that needed improvement.

“It is better to learn now than during the tournament,” Awaziem said.

Striker Paul Onuachu added that the squad remained united and motivated.

“We are not discouraged. The focus is on improving every day and being ready for our first group game,” he said.

Wednesday’s programme included a morning gym session and an evening training session as preparations intensified.

The Super Eagles will depart Cairo on Thursday for Fés, where they will play their Group C matches against Tanzania, Tunisia, and Uganda.

Efoghe said the mood in camp remained positive, noting that players understood expectations back home.

“There is a strong sense of responsibility in camp,” he said. “The players are determined to give their best in Morocco.”

Nigeria will compete across several host cities as they seek a strong title challenge at the 2025 AFCON.

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Full list of Super Eagles players in camp (order of arrival):

1. Francis Uzoho
2. Stanley Nwabali
3. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
4. Akinsanmiro Ebenezer
5. Amas Obasogie
6. Semi Ajayi
7. Ademola Lookman
8. Bright Osayi-Samuel
9. Igho Ogbu
10. Tochukwu Nnadi
11. Zaidu Sanusi
12. Paul Onuachu
13. Frank Onyeka
14. Calvin Bassey
15. Alex Iwobi
16. Wilfred Ndidi
17. Bruno Onyemaechi
18. Cyril Dessers
19. Akor Adams
20. Chidera Ejuke
21. Raphael Onyedika
22. Ryan Alebiosu
23. Salim Fago
24. Chidozie Awaziem
25. Usman Mohammed
26. Samuel Chukwueze
27. Moses Simon
28. Victor Osimhen