The Super Eagles, Nigeria's national football team, have concluded their brief pre-tournament training camp in Cairo, Egypt, for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Officials confirmed their departure from Cairo at midday, signaling the end of a preparatory phase that included a high-profile friendly match against the seven-time African Champions.

On Thursday, the Super Eagles are set to advance into the crucial final stage of their AFCON preparations by relocating to Fès, Morocco. Upon arrival, the team is scheduled to hold its initial training session later that day in Fès, tentatively at 6 PM local time, as the focus fully shifts towards the main tournament.

This move to Morocco represents a decisive step in Nigeria's build-up for AFCON 2025. Head coach Eric Chelle is now working with a complete squad, following the successful arrival of all invited players, including star forward Victor Osimhen, ensuring the team is at full strength for the competition.

Nigeria will be based in Fès for the entirety of the group stage, where they have been drawn into Group C. Their opponents in this group are Tanzania, Tunisia, and Uganda. All three of the Super Eagles' group matches are slated to take place at the Complexe Sportif de Fès.

The Super Eagles will commence their campaign against Tanzania on Tuesday, December 23. They will then face Tunisia on December 27, concluding their group stage matches against Uganda on December 30.

AFCON 2025 holds particular significance for Nigeria, especially after the team's failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A strong performance in Morocco is viewed as a vital opportunity for the team to rebuild confidence, reconnect with its fanbase, and reaffirm its standing in African football. Nigeria's previous AFCON triumphs include victories in 1980 on home soil, in 1994 in Tunisia, and most recently in 2013.