Chukwueze arrives as Super Eagles camp swells to 26 ahead of AFCON 2025

Nigeria’s Super Eagles camp ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco rose to 26 players on Tuesday with the arrival of winger Samuel Chukwueze.

The camp officially opened on Sunday at the Renaissance Hotel in Cairo, Egypt, as final preparations for the continental championship got underway.

Goalkeepers Francis Uzoho, Stanley Nwabali and Amas Obasogie are already in camp, alongside defenders and midfielders who reported earlier and are taking part fully in training sessions.

The attacking department has also been boosted by the presence of Ademola Lookman, Paul Onuachu, Cyril Dessers and Akor Adams, increasing competition for places in the final squad.

Meanwhile, striker Victor Osimhen and winger Moses Simon are still expected to join the team after concluding their club commitments ahead of the tournament.

The team’s programme for Wednesday includes a gym session scheduled for 11 a.m. and an evening training session by 5 p.m. as preparations intensify.

The players currently in camp include Francis Uzoho, Stanley Nwabali, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Akinsanmiro Ebenezer, Amas Obasogie, Semi Ajayi, Ademola Lookman, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Igho Ogbu, Tochukwu Nnadi, Zaidu Sanusi, Paul Onuachu, Frank Onyeka, Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Bruno Onyemaechi, Cyril Dessers, Akor Adams, Chidera Ejuke, Raphael Onyedika, Ryan Alebiosu, Salim Fago, Chidozie Awaziem, Usman Mohammed and Samuel Chukwueze.

Victor Osimhen and Moses Simon are expected to arrive in camp soon.

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