The Nigeria Super Eagles have kicked off their preparations for the 2025 Unity Cup with a 20-man squad already in camp in London. The team is set to face off against Ghana in their opening match at the Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford on May 28.
The squad, led by captain Ahmed Musa, is a blend of experienced internationals and home-based hopefuls. Europe-based professionals such as Wilfred Ndidi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Moses Simon, Nathan Tella, and Cyriel Dessers are joined by home-based players like Junior Nduka, Sadiq Ismaila, and Waliu Ojetoye.
The team’s head coach, Eric Chelle, will be looking to intensify tactical drills and foster cohesion within the mixed squad in the coming hours.
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The coaching staff expects six more players to join the camp, including first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, Maduka Okoye, Amas Obasogie, defender Chrisantus Uche, Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze, and forward Tolu Arokodare.
Super Eagles coaching crew led by Eric Chelle
The Unity Cup, scheduled from May 27 to 31, brings together Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago in a four-nation event aimed at promoting unity through football and culture.
The Super Eagles will be looking to make a strong impression in the tournament, with their match against Ghana being a key test of their abilities.
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The Super Eagles squad is a mix of experienced players and young talents. The team has a good balance of defensive and attacking players, with a strong midfield presence. The team’s captain, Ahmed Musa, will be looking to lead by example and inspire his teammates to perform well in the tournament.
Ahmed Musa will captain Nigeria to the Unity Cup in London
The Super Eagles’ match against Ghana is set to be a highly competitive encounter. Both teams will be looking to make a strong impression in the tournament, and the match is expected to be a closely contested affair.
The Super Eagles will need to work on their team cohesion and tactical awareness if they are to succeed in the tournament.
The Unity Cup is scheduled to take place from May 27 to 31, with the Super Eagles set to play Ghana on May 28. The tournament will feature four teams, with the winners of the group stage matches advancing to the final.
