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AFCON 2025: Zaidu Sanusi, 10 others open Super Eagles camp in Cairo
FC Porto left-back Zaidu Sanusi has become the latest player to arrive at the Super Eagles camp in Cairo, Egypt, as preparations intensify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Sanusi’s arrival takes the number of players currently in camp to 11.
According to the Super Eagles’ media officer, an additional 12 players are expected to report to camp later today, Monday, December 15.
The defender was part of the Nigerian squad that finished as runners-up at the 2023 AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire. He also featured in the team that lost to DR Congo in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoffs.
Meanwhile, the Super Eagles will hold their first training session at 8:00 pm local time at the main bowl of the Cairo International Stadium.
Eleven Super Eagles players currently in camp:
Francis Izobo
Stanley Nwabali
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
Akinsanmiro Ebenezer
Amas Obasogie
Semi Ajayi
Ademola Lookman
Bright Osayi-Samuel
Igho Ogbu
Tochukwu Nnadi
Zaidu Sanusi
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