Video: AFCON 2025: Super Eagles jet off to Morocco, ready to reclaim glory

Abdullateef Fowewe

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have embarked on their journey to Morocco, signaling the start of their campaign for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title.

Video: AFCON 2025: Super Eagles jet off to Morocco, ready to reclaim glory

The squad departed from Cairo on Thursday, heading to Fes for intensive preparations ahead of the tournament’s kickoff on 21, December, 2025.

In an electrifying social media update, the Super Eagles shared a departure video on Thursday, captioned, “The Super Eagles depart Cairo for Fes. #Naija4TheWin #LetsDoItAgain”.

The post, brimming with national pride, has already garnered thousands of likes and shares, rallying fans behind the three-time champions.

This marks a pivotal moment for the team under the new coach, who is determined to surpass their runner-up finish at the last Afcon in Côte d’Ivoire 2023.

There, the Super Eagles delivered a gritty performance, reaching the final after a dramatic semifinal penalty shootout victory over South Africa.

Victor Osimhen’s goals and William Troost-Ekong’s defensive heroics propelled them to the title clash, though they fell 2-1 to hosts Côte d’Ivoire in a heartbreaking loss.

Fans still chant about that resilient run, where Nigeria conceded just three goals en route to the final.

Arriving in Fes, the Eagles will fine-tune tactics at a local training base, facing Group A opponents including Morocco, Zambia, and DR Congo.

With stars like Osimhen, Lookman, and new talents in tow, Nigeria eyes redemption.