FC Porto left-back Zaidu Sanusi has joined the Super Eagles’ camp in Cairo as Nigeria Ramp up preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.
Sanusi’s arrival brings the number of players currently in camp to 11, with 12 more expected to join later today, Monday, December 15, according to the Super Eagles’ media officer.
The defender featured in Nigeria’s squad that finished runners-up at the 2023 AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire and also played in the team that lost to DR Congo in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoffs.
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The Super Eagles will hold their first training session at 8:00 pm local time at the main bowl of Cairo International Stadium.
Players Currently in Camp (11)
- Francis Izobo
- Stanley Nwabali
- Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
- Akinsanmiro Ebenezer
- Amas Obasogie
- Semi Ajayi
- Ademola Lookman
- Bright Osayi-Samuel
- Igho Ogbu
- Tochukwu Nnadi
- Zaidu Sanusi
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Nigeria’s squad is gradually building momentum ahead of AFCON 2025, with expectations high for the Super Eagles to contend strongly in Morocco.
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