Afcon 2025: Eagles stars arrive at Abidjan camp for Benin match as Osimhen reveals readiness for qualifiers
Eight players have arrived at the Super Eagles camp in Abidjan ahead of the team’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda.
The players are Moses Simon, Samuel Chukwueze, Frank Onyeka and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.
Also in camp are Amas Obasogie, Gabriel Osho, Raphael Onyedika and Bruno Onyemaechi.
The remaining invited players are expected to hit camp on Tuesday.
The Super Eagles are expected to hold their first training session ahead of the clash with the Cheetahs of Benin Republic on Tuesday.
The three-time African champions will face Gernot Rohr’s men at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan on Thursday.
A draw will be enough for them to book a place at the AFCON 2025 finals which will be hosted by Morocco.
That will also make their last qualifying tie against Rwanda a mere formality.
Meanwhile, Victor Osimhen has declared his readiness for the matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda.
The 25-year-old has been in scintillating form for Galatasaray since joining the Turkish club on a long-season loan from Napoli on the last day of the summer transfer window.
The Nigeria international has 12 goal contributions (eight goals and four assists) in nine appearances.
He was twice on target on Sunday, during the Super Lig leaders’ 3-2 win over second-placed Samsunspor, recording his second brace in three days.
The former Lille player is now set to rejoin the Eagles for international duties after missing Nigeria’s recent doubleheader against Libya, sharing his excitement and confidence following his strong showing ahead of the break.
“The victory was important,” he stated.
“We will go to the national team with this confidence. When we return, we have the power to win every match.”
His last goal for Nigeria was against Benin Republic in the reverse fixture in July, when the three-time African champions defeated Gernot Rohr’s team 3-0. He will hope to replicate that form and find the back of the net when both countries meet in Abidjan on Thursday.
Nigeria are top of Group D with 10 points, and a win will guarantee them a spot at the next AFCON finals in Morocco with a game to spare.
