The Nigerian national football team transitions to the final stage of their continental mission today as they relocate from Cairo to Fez, Morocco. This move marks the conclusion of a five-day intensive training period in Egypt, which officially commenced last Sunday under the supervision of head coach Eric Chelle. With the arrival of Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen late Wednesday night, the coaching staff now has the complete 28-man roster available for selection.
The three-time African champions enter the tournament following a narrow 2-1 defeat against the Pharaohs of Egypt in their solitary warm-up match at the Cairo International Stadium on Tuesday evening. Despite the result, the team intends to use the remaining days in Fez to refine tactical structures and adapt to the Moroccan climate. The squad will utilize the Grand Stade de Fèz as their primary venue for all preliminary stage encounters throughout the month.
Nigeria initiates its quest for a fourth title next Tuesday against the Taifa Stars of Tanzania. The Super Eagles subsequently face a high-profile clash with Tunisia’s Carthage Eagles on December 27, before rounding off their Group C assignments against the Cranes of Uganda on December 30. Fans and analysts expect a high-intensity approach as the team seeks to improve upon their runner-up finish in the previous edition of the tournament.
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