The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in Fès, Morocco, ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), touching down in the host city on Thursday night.
Super Eagles coach Éric Chelle and his squad made the trip after spending five days in a preparatory camp in Cairo, Egypt.
As part of their build-up, Nigeria played a pre-tournament friendly against the Pharaohs of Egypt, losing 2–1 at the Cairo International Stadium on Tuesday.
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Confirming their arrival, the Super Eagles announced on their official X account: “We have arrived in Morocco, ready to add a star to our crown!”
The three-time African champions will step up their preparations on Friday as they fine-tune plans for a bid to win a fourth AFCON title.
Beşiktaş midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has reportedly been named the new captain of the Super Eagles and will lead the team’s quest for continental glory.
Nigeria have been drawn in Group C alongside Tanzania, Tunisia and Uganda. The Super Eagles will open their AFCON 2025 campaign against Tanzania on Tuesday, December 23, before facing Tunisia on December 27 and Uganda on December 30.
