Super Eagles left-back Zaidu Sanusi has arrived in Cairo, Egypt, ahead of Nigeria’s preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, increasing the number of players in camp to 11.
The FC Porto defender is the latest addition to the squad assembling in the Egyptian capital, as the team begins early preparations for the continental showpiece scheduled for next year.
A media officer of the Super Eagles confirmed Sanusi’s arrival and disclosed that 12 more players are expected to join the camp later today, Monday, December 15.
Sanusi brings valuable tournament experience to the squad, having been part of the Super Eagles team that finished runners-up at the 2023 AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire.
The 27-year-old defender was also included in Nigeria’s squad that lost to DR Congo in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoffs, further underlining his importance to the national team setup.
Meanwhile, the Super Eagles are scheduled to hold their first training session at 8:00 pm local time at the main bowl of the Cairo International Stadium as preparations intensify.
The players currently in camp are goalkeepers Francis Izobo, Stanley Nwabali, and Amas Obasogie, alongside outfield players Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Akinsanmiro Ebenezer, Semi Ajayi, Ademola Lookman, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Igho Ogbu, Tochukwu Nnadi, and Zaidu Sanusi.
