Friendly: Nigeria faces Egypt without key players
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Nigeria missing several players against Egypt
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With the 2025 AFCON fast approaching, the Nigerian national team is playing a final warm-up match against Egypt, a friendly encounter packed with tactical insights ahead of the continental tournament kickoff.
AFCON: Uzoho arrives as Super Eagles open camp in Egypt
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have opened their training camp in Egypt ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with goalkeeper Francis Uzoho arriving first.
The camp officially opened at the Renaissance Hotel in Cairo… pic.twitter.com/XMpJTSzi0Z— Vanguard Newspapers (@vanguardngrnews) December 14, 2025
Nigeria without several stars against Egypt
According to multiple Nigerian media outlets, the Super Eagles will approach this clash with a largely experimental lineup, as several key players have opted to skip the fixture. Notably absent are Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen and Paris FC winger Moses Simon.
The same sources report that Osimhen and Simon will join the Nigerian squad directly in Morocco after the match against Egypt.
The Nigerian coaching staff is expected to use this encounter to give playing time to fresh faces, while relying on a few regulars to maintain team balance. Wilfred Ndidi is set to anchor the midfield, alongside goalkeepers Francis Uzoho and Stanley Nwabali.
Kickoff for the Egypt–Nigeria match is scheduled for Tuesday, December 16 at 18:00 GMT at the Cairo International Stadium, serving as a crucial test for both teams ahead of AFCON 2025.
Stanley Nwabali joins Francis Uzoho and the coaching crew in Egypt as camp opens for #AFCON2025.#Naija4TheWin#LetsDoItAgainpic.twitter.com/jotmiwBxGw— 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) December 14, 2025
We will host Nigeria in a friendly match in preparation for the AFCON 👊🇪🇬#egyptnpic.twitter.com/vktQJj1tui— Egypt National Team (@EgyptNT_EN) December 13, 2025
