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The Digest:

The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed Egypt as the training base for the Super Eagles ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, setting the stage for a high-profile friendly against the Pharaohs.

Key Points:
  • The Super Eagles will establish their training camp in Egypt from December 10, 2025.
  • Their preparations will include a warm-up match against the Egyptian national team on December 14 in Cairo.
  • The plan was presented by head coach Eric Chelle to the NFF technical committee in Abuja.
  • Nigeria's AFCON 2025 campaign begins on December 23 against Tanzania in Group C.
  • The group also includes Tunisia and Uganda, with matches to be played in Fez, Morocco.
  • The camp allows the team to acclimatize to North African conditions similar to tournament host Morocco.
  • This strategic move places the Eagles in a competitive environment for their final tune-up.
This decision reflects a tactical approach to tournament readiness, leveraging regional familiarity and testing the team's mettle against continental giants before the main event.

Sources: SCORENigeria, Complete Sports