The Super Eagles have begun preparations for their crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic, with key players Moses Simon and Samuel Chukwueze among the early arrivals at their Abidjan training camp.
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Alongside Simon and Chukwueze, who are both vital to the team’s attacking plans, several other notable players have already joined the camp.
These include Frank Onyeka, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Amas Obasogie, Gabriel Osho, Raphael Onyedika, and Bruno Onyemaechi. This early arrival of key players signals a focused and determined approach as the Super Eagles look to secure a place in the 2025 AFCON finals, which will be held in Morocco.
The remaining 16 members of the squad are expected to join the camp on Tuesday, ahead of the team’s first training session later that evening. The Super Eagles are scheduled to take on the Cheetahs of Benin Republic at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan on Thursday.
A draw in this game will be enough for the Nigerian side to book their spot in next year’s tournament, as they aim to extend their strong presence on the continental football stage.
Coach Augustine Eguavoen, who is overseeing the team’s campaign, will be hoping to see his players gel and deliver a solid performance, given the stakes. With key players like Simon and Chukwueze set to lead the charge, all eyes will be on the Super Eagles as they look to finish their qualifying campaign on a high.
As the team gears up for this important fixture, the tension is building in the camp, with the Super Eagles in high spirits but aware of the challenge ahead. The AFCON qualifiers have been a test of consistency, and this match against Benin Republic could be the decider that secures Nigeria’s passage to the prestigious tournament in Morocco.
