The Super Eagles are expected to commence preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a training camp scheduled to open on December 10 in Morocco, the host nation.

The Super Eagles, runners-up at the 2023 tournament in Cote d’Ivoire, are in Group D to face Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania.

The Super Eagles’ campaign will kick off on December 23 against Tanzania in Fez, a key fixture that could set the tone for their tournament.

Host nation, Morocco, will open the competition against Comoros on December 21, launching a highly anticipated edition of the expanded AFCON.

In a bid to fine-tune the squad ahead of the competition, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has arranged two high-profile international friendlies for the Super Eagles.

On November 14, Nigeria will face Venezuela at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas (2:00 a.m. Nigerian time), and on November 18, the Super Eagles will face Colombia at Citi Field Stadium, New York
(1:00 a.m. Nigerian time)

The matches are part of a strategic effort to expose the team to diverse playing styles and increase match fitness before the AFCON opener.

The 2025 AFCON will be held from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, a deviation from the traditional January–February window. The rescheduling was necessary due to FIFA’s expanded Club World Cup, now set to feature 32 teams and take place in June–July 2026.

Despite recent setbacks, including a shaky start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, the
Super Eagles remain one of the tournament favorites in Morocco.

Nigeria last won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2013 under the late coach Stephen Keshi.

Head coach Eric Chelle will be under pressure to deliver a strong tournament run to meet the expectations of fans and the federation.