The Super Eagles of Nigeria have officially departed Cairo, Egypt, for Fes, Morocco, as they gear up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The team left Cairo around 1 pm Nigerian time on December 18, 2025, according to Softfootball reports.
Earlier, the squad faced a 2–1 defeat to Egypt in an international friendly, a result that sparked significant backlash from fans online. Despite the criticism, the team appears focused on the upcoming tournament.
In a video shared on the Super Eagles’ verified X handle, the players were seen carrying their luggage while dressed in traditional green senator attire, presenting a unified and stylish image ahead of the continental competition.
Watch the video below;
The morale in the squad remains high, with key players, including Victor Osimhen, Calvin Bassey, Moses Simon, Wilfred Ndidi, and Samuel Chukwueze, previously expressing optimism in a video declaring “Naija 4 the win”, emphasizing that the team is going full force for the AFCON title.
Here are some photo’s of the Super Eagles players departing Cairo, Egypt;
The Super Eagles’ arrival in Morocco marks the beginning of their AFCON 2025 journey, with fans eagerly awaiting the opening Group C match against Tanzania on December 23, 2025.
