The Super Eagles of Nigeria have officially opened their training camp in Egypt in preparation for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with goalkeeper Francis Uzoho being the first to arrive.
The camp commenced at the Renaissance Hotel in Cairo on Sunday, December 14. Uzoho reported to camp shortly after 2 am local time, becoming the first player to do so. Coaches and backroom staff have also settled in as the team starts its build-up for the tournament in Morocco.
A video shared on X by sports photographer Sulaimon Adebayo, popularly known as Pooja, captured the nighttime arrivals. The footage shows staff members wheeling luggage from vehicles into the hotel lobby under dim lighting. Uzoho later appears in the video, smiling as he navigates his belongings through the entrance.
Nigeria’s decision to camp in Egypt is part of its preparation programme, which is expected to include a pre-tournament friendly against the host nation on December 16. Uzoho was recently recalled to the 28-man squad by coach Eric Chelle, a decision that has sparked debate among fans and pundits, especially in comparison to Maduka Okoye, who has been a regular for Udinese in Italy’s Serie A.
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