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The Super Eagles camp in Cairo has grown to 22 players, ahead of Nigeria’s Pre-Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) international friendly match against Egypt.
Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman and defenders Semi Ajayi and Bright Osayi-Samuel reported to camp earlier on Monday at the Renaissance Hotel, joining a steadily increasing squad.
Goalkeeper Amas Obasogie, defender Igoh Ogbu and midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi were also among the latest arrivals to bolster the team.
They linked up with early arrivals Francis Uzoho, Stanley Nwabali, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, who had checked in on Sunday.
Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika and Alebiosu arrived shortly after training, raising the number of players in camp to 22, with six more expected.
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As part of preparations, the Super Eagles would play a friendly against the Pharaohs of Egypt on Tuesday at the Cairo International Stadium.
Nigeria, three-time champions, and seven-time winners Egypt will clash at 7 pm (WAT) in the build-up to the 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco.
The team will depart Cairo for Féz on Thursday aboard a chartered flight to continue final preparations.
Nigeria’s quest for a fourth continental title, following victories in 1980, 1994 and 2013, begins on Dec. 23 against Tanzania, under the theme “NAIJA 4 THE WIN.”
The Super Eagles will also face Tunisia on December 27th and Uganda on December 30th in Group C, with all matches scheduled for the Complexe Sportif de Féz.
