AFCON 2025: Nwabali boosts Super Eagles camp as preparations intensify in Egypt

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has joined the Nigerian national team at their training base in Cairo, Egypt, ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Nwabali, who plays for South African side Chippa United, arrived at the team’s camp at the Renaissance Hotel on Sunday, becoming the second player to report since the camp officially opened.

Confirming his arrival, Super Eagles media officer Promise Efoghe said the coaching crew was pleased with the early turnout.

“Stanley Nwabali arrived at the team’s base at the Renaissance Hotel in Cairo on Sunday. He is the second player in camp after Francis Uzoho, who arrived earlier in the morning,” Efoghe confirmed.

Earlier on Sunday, Omonia Nicosia goalkeeper Francis Uzoho had reported to camp, marking the first player arrival as preparations began in earnest for the qualifiers.

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The Super Eagles’ camp officially opened on December 14, with all members of the coaching crew and backroom staff already on the ground and working on logistics and training plans.

“All the coaches and backroom staff are already in camp and fully focused on preparations for the AFCON qualifying campaign,” Efoghe added.

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More players are expected to join the squad in the coming days as Nigeria steps up preparations for the 2025 AFCON.