The December Super Eagles friendly against Egypt is more than just a warm-up — it’s a quick stress-test for squad depth, tactics, and the players under the most pressure to impress before competitive fixtures return.

A one-stop update on CAF Awards 2025 Nigeria nominees: short profiles, market signals and a live tracker for Osimhen, Nwabali, Ajibade, Nnadozie, Okoronkwo and Bameyi.