Three-time African champions, the Super Eagles of Nigeria, arrived at their base in Fez on Tuesday ahead of the kick-off of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, where they will be chasing a long-awaited fourth title.
Dapper in their green traditional kaftans with flowered embroidery with matching caps, the coach Eric Sekou Chelle-led side left Cairo yesterday about mid-day in a chartered flight and made their way into Fez in the evening.
Their late arrival forced the cancellation of their proposed first training in Fez yesterday but they are expected to begin their preparation today in Fez which is regarded as one of Morocco’s most fascinating imperial cities and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The Super Eagles had earlier spent five days in Cairo for the first phase of their preparation and only on Tuesday lost 2-1 to the Pharaohs of Egypt in their only pre-AFCON friendly match.
The three-time African champions are drawn in Group C with Tanzania, Tunisia and Uganda.
The Super Eagles will face the Taifa Stars of Tanzania in their opening fixture next week Tuesday, before taking on Tunisia’s Carthage Eagles on December 27, and Uganda’s Cranes on December 30.
