Super Eagles Await Osimhen, Chukwueze, Simon as Cairo Camp Hits 25 Players
The Super Eagles camp swelled to 25 players on Tuesday following the arrival of midfielder Usman Mohammed, as the team continues preparations for their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.
Those already in camp include Francis Uzoho, Stanley Nwabali, Fisayo Dele‑Bashiru, Akinsanmiro Ebenezer, Amas Obasogie, Semi Ajayi, Ademola Lookman, Bright Osayi‑Samuel, Igho Ogbu, Tochukwu Nnadi, Zaidu Sanusi, Paul Onuachu, Frank Onyeka.
Others are Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Bruno Onyemaechi, Cyril Dessers, Akor Adams, Chidera Ejuke, Raphael Onyedika, Ryan Alebiosu, Salim Fago, Chidozie Awaziem and the newly‑arrived Usman Mohammed.
Three key attackers, Victor Osimhen, Samuel Chukwueze and Moses Simon, are still being expected in camp, though all featured for their clubs on Saturday.
Osimhen played in Galatasaray’s emphatic 4–1 victory away at Antalyaspor and should have arrived in camp latest Monday
Moses Simon was also in action on Saturday, turning out for Paris FC in their 3–0 home defeat to visiting Toulouse.
Chukwueze featured for Fulham at Burnley in the Premier League, lining up alongside his Nigerian compatriots Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey, both of whom reported to the Eagles camp on Monday after the match.
The coaching crew is expected to have a full house once the remaining trio arrive, as preparations intensify for the fixtures ahead.
