The Super Eagles camp officially opened in Cairo, Egypt, on Saturday, ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations preparatory fixture against the Egyptian national team on Tuesday, Soccernet.ng reports.
According to a notification from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)’s media team, the Super Eagles camp opened at the Renaissance Hotel in Cairo on Saturday, and the first player to arrive was goalkeeper Francis Uzoho.
​The last time the Super Eagles were gathered for the CAF World Cup playoffs, the issue of their accommodation in Rabat became a major talking point.
Ahead of their game, midfielder Alex Iwobi shared a video of a section of the surroundings of their hotel — The Rive Hotel — followed by a funny expression, which many interpreted as a sign of discomfort with the hotel arrangement.
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That incident caused a significant outcry within the Nigerian football ecosystem, resulting in the NFF receiving widespread criticism.
However, Iwobi later clarified that he was not attempting to criticize the NFF. Videos of the hotel also subsequently emerged, confirming it was a decent enough facility for the team.
​Why The Renaissance Hotel Was Chosen For The Super Eagles
​Now, the Super Eagles are camped at the Renaissance Hotel in Cairo in preparation for their game against Egypt on Tuesday.
The Renaissance Hotel is a five-star establishment located in the New Mirage City in Cairo, Egypt. It is located just five minutes away from the Cairo International Airport.
The hotel boasts top amenities, including a pool, a fitness center and gym, high-speed Wi-Fi, and valet parking.
With the cheapest room priced at $213 (₦320,000) per night, the Renaissance Hotel is rated as one of the best accommodations in Cairo.
​The hotel has received great reviews from customers. On TripAdvisor, out of 1,831 reviewers, 1,509 rated the hotel excellent, 221 rated it good, and 103 reviewers rated it average, poor, or terrible (47 average, 21 poor, 35 terrible).
Most reviewers specifically praised the food, the fitness center, the scenery, and the quality of the rooms.
While there were a few complaints about the hotel staff and waiting time, these dated back as far as 2022.
Overall, the Renaissance Hotel appears to be a top-tier choice, which means the Super Eagles have comfortable and high-quality accommodation before they travel to Morocco for the 2025 AFCON.