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The Digest:

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has welcomed star striker Victor Osimhen to the team's training camp in Cairo, completing the 28-man squad ahead of their departure for Morocco to begin their Africa Cup of Nations campaign. The Napoli forward’s arrival comes a day after Nigeria’s 2-1 friendly defeat to Egypt, providing a major boost to the team’s attacking options.

Key Points:
  • Victor Osimhen reported to camp on Wednesday night at the Renaissance Hotel in Cairo.
  • He was the final player to join the squad, adjusting his travel plans for earlier arrival.
  • Osimhen missed the friendly against Egypt, where Nigeria struggled to break down the defence.
  • Wingers Samuel Chukwueze and Moses Simon also trained with the squad on Wednesday.
  • The team is scheduled to fly from Cairo to Fès, Morocco, on a chartered flight Thursday.
  • Nigeria is in Group C alongside Tanzania, Tunisia, and Uganda.
  • Their tournament opener is against Tanzania on December 23.
With the squad now complete, the focus shifts entirely to Morocco, where hopes are pinned on a blend of star power and tactical discipline to mount a serious challenge for a fourth continental title.

Sources: Soccernet, ScoreNigeria