The Super Eagles’ camp in Cairo became a full house on Wednesday night with the arrival of Victor Osimhen, as Nigeria stepped up preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations.
The Super Eagles are in Group C of the AFCON alongside 2004 champions Tunisia, 1978 runners-up Uganda, and Tanzania.
The names on the list are expected to be trimmed later to 28 players.
Nigeria will take on Gabon in the first semi-final of the mini tournament on November 13 at Complexe Sportif Prince Heritier Moulay Al Hassan in Rabat.
The matchday saw Chelsea held to a 2-2 draw by newcomers Qarabag FK, while Pafos FC shocked Villarreal with a narrow 1-0 victory.
The result extends Galatasaray’s impressive run to 21 wins in their last 23 matches across all competitions.
CAF said the consideration for the awards nominees is for players who made major contributions to football on the continent from January 6 to October 15, 2025.
September gave Nigerian football fans what they’d been starving for – actual reasons to believe again.
These players, often hailing from humble beginnings, represent the pinnacle of athletic achievement and reap the rewards of their dedication and skill.
South Africa lead Group C with 16 points, followed by Benin with 11 and Nigeria with 10.
