South Africa-based Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was among the first players to arrive at camp ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Gossip News Now reports that Francis Uzoho, along with Italy-based duo Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Akinsanmiro Ebenezer, joined Nwabali as part of the early arrivals at the Eagles’ camp at the Renaissance Hotels in Cairo, Egypt, on Sunday night.

Six more players—including Igoh Ogbu, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Tochukwu Nnadi, Amas Obasogie, Ademola Lookman, and Semi Ajayi—are expected to join the squad later in the evening.

The Super Eagles are scheduled to hold their first training session on Monday, ahead of a pre-tournament friendly against Egypt’s Pharaohs at the Cairo International Stadium on Tuesday.

Head coach Eric Chelle unveiled his final 28-man squad for AFCON 2025 on Thursday, recalling Francis Uzoho while leaving out Maduka Okoye. Chelle’s selection features a blend of experience and fresh talent, with key players such as Stanley Nwabali, Calvin Bassey, Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, Victor Osimhen, and Ademola Lookman expected to lead Nigeria’s campaign.

Uzoho returns to the national team after several months away. Defender Igoh Ogbu and striker Paul Onuachu also make their way back into the squad, while newcomers Ryan Alebiosu, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, Usman Muhammed, Tochukwu Nnadi, and Croatia-based striker Salim Fago Lawal join for the first time.

Nigeria will face Egypt in a friendly at the Cairo International Stadium on December 16, their final test before moving to Fès, Morocco, for all three Group C matches. The Super Eagles open their AFCON campaign against Tanzania on December 23, take on Tunisia on December 27, and conclude the group stage against Uganda on December 30.