CAF has officially increased the maximum squad size for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations to 27 players, giving coaches extra options for the gruelling December–January schedule.
Key Rule Details
- Up to 27 players can be registered
- CAF will only pay for 23 – federations cover the extra four themselves
- Bigger bench helps handle injuries, fatigue and suspensions
The tournament runs 21 December 2025 – 18 January 2026 in Morocco.
Super Eagles Latest
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has reportedly submitted a 55-man provisional list to the NFF. Final squad selection is underway, with several fresh names expected.
Training camp opens Monday 8 December, including friendly matches before flying to Morocco.
Group C Fixtures (all times local)
- 23 Dec: Nigeria vs Tanzania – Fès
- 27 Dec: Nigeria vs Tunisia – Fès
- 31 Dec: Nigeria vs Uganda – Fès
Nigeria, three-time champions (1980, 1994, 2013), are drawn with Tunisia, Uganda and Tanzania in a tough Group C.
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