2025 AFCONQ: 20 observes Nigeria first training in Uyo ahead of Libya clash

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Nigeria’s senior men’s national team has gathered 20 players for their first training session in preparation for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifiers this week.

The Super Eagles held their initial training session on Tuesday, marking the beginning of their campaign for the 2025 AFCON tournament.

The team’s camp officially opened on Monday, with goalkeepers Amas Obasogie and Stanley Nwabali among the first arrivals. They were soon joined by other key players, including Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, Raphael Onyedika, Fisayo Dele Bashiru, Victor Boniface, Samuel Chukwueze, Benjamin Tanimu, and Maduka Okoye.

The full list of players in camp includes William Troost-Ekong, Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, Ademola Lookman, Bruno Onyemaechi, Taiwo Awoniyi, Alex Iwobi, Moses Simon, Al-Hassan Yusuf, and Ola Aina.

Following their first training session, the team will hold a media parley with players on Wednesday at Four Point, Ikot Ekpene. A press conference will follow on Thursday in preparation for their crucial qualifier match on Friday.

The three-time AFCON champions currently top their qualifying group with four points from two games. The team is eager to secure their spot for the 2025 AFCON, following their runner-up finish at the 2023 edition in Côte d’Ivoire.

Super Eagles in camp

Amas Obasogie
Stanley Nwabali
Wilfred Ndidi
Frank Onyeka
Raphael Onyedika
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
Victor Boniface
Samuel Chukwueze
Benjamin Tanimu
Maduka Okoye
William Troost-Ekong
Calvin Bassey
Semi Ajayi
Ademola Lookman
Bruno Onyemaechi
Taiwo Awoniyi
Alex Iwobi
Moses Simon
Alhassan Yusuf
Ola Aina