The Super Eagles have stepped up preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with the arrival of 21 players at their training base in Cairo, Egypt.

Midfielders Wilfred Ndidi and Raphael Onyedika, defenders Bruno Onyemaechi, and forwards Akor Adams and Cyriel Dessers were the latest to join the camp at the Renaissance Hotel. The new arrivals featured in the team’s first training session held on Monday night at the Cairo International Stadium.

Team officials confirmed that seven more players are expected to report to camp in the coming days as preparations gather momentum.

Nigeria will test their readiness with a friendly against hosts Egypt, the Pharaohs, on Tuesday.

Players in camp:
Francis Uzoho
Stanley Nwabali
Amas Obasogie
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
Akinsanmiro Ebenezer
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
Cyriel Dessers
Akor Adams
Chidera Ejuke
Raphael Onyedika

The Super Eagles are using the Cairo camp to fine-tune tactics and improve team cohesion ahead of the continental showpiece.