The countdown to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has started, and all eyes are now on the Nigeria Football Federation as they prepare to release the Super Eagles preliminary squad. The list, which fans have been waiting for, will give everyone the first real picture of the team Nigeria hopes to take to Morocco.

Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, has already submitted a long list of players to the NFF. The list is said to include fifty-five names, mixing familiar faces with new talents who have never played for Nigeria before. 

This early list does not mean all the players will go to AFCON, but it gives the coaching team room to study every option before picking the final squad.

Many fans are excited but also nervous. Some supporters are begging the coach not to invite players who performed poorly during the 2026 World Cup playoff, especially after Nigeria missed out on qualifying. 

That painful defeat to DR Congo still hurts, and many believe only hungry, ready, and fully committed players should be invited this time.

Nigeria will be playing in Group C, facing strong sides like Tunisia, Tanzania, and host nation Morocco. The tournament will run from late December 2025 to early January 2026, and the Super Eagles will be hoping to win their fourth AFCON title. 

Their last attempt ended in heartbreak when they lost the 2023 final to Ivory Coast.

For Eric Chelle, this AFCON is another chance to prove himself. He reached the quarterfinal with Mali in the last tournament before losing in extra time. Now he must show he can take Nigeria even further. 

Fans want to see a confident team, a united dressing room, and a clear plan for winning matches.

The official Super Eagles page online has already told fans to watch out because the announcement is close. 

The excitement is building, and football lovers are sharing their thoughts. Some fans are even calling out specific players they do not want to see on the list. Others are begging the team to win AFCON as a way of healing the pain of missing the World Cup.

As the NFF prepares to reveal the squad, one thing is clear. Nigerians are ready for a fresh start, a stronger team, and a better story. Now everyone is waiting to see which players will be trusted to carry the country’s hopes in Morocco.