Secretary Basic of the Nigeria Soccer Federation (NFF), Dr Mohammed Sanusi, has assured Nigerians that the federation is working carefully with the technical division to make sure that solely the most effective gamers make the ultimate squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. With the event kicking off on December 21, 2025, Sanusi emphasised that preparation is now in full swing, and nothing can be left to likelihood.
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Sanusi revealed that the lately launched provisional record is simply step one in a meticulous course of designed to establish the strongest potential squad for Eric Chelle’s staff.
“We’re working hand in hand with the technical division to make sure the easiest gamers are chosen for AFCON 2025,” Sanusi acknowledged.
He careworn that past choice, the NFF is targeted on guaranteeing correct preparation, logistics, and readiness because the staff heads right into a event the place expectations are extraordinarily excessive following Nigeria’s current World Cup qualification failures.
“Preparation is essential. We would like the gamers to have all the things they should carry out on the highest degree,” he added.
Sanusi additionally reminded the general public that CAF laws require all collaborating nations to submit their ultimate 27-man squad at the least 10 days earlier than the opening match. Failure to take action, he warned, comes with monetary penalties.
“If we fail to submit on time, Nigeria can be fined $10,000. We should keep away from that,” he cautioned.
He emphasised that the NFF is set to keep away from any type of administrative slip-up, particularly with world consideration fastened on the Tremendous Eagles following current setbacks.
Sanusi additionally appealed for endurance and unity amongst followers, noting that the technical crew requires calmness and nationwide help to finalize a squad able to competing for the title in Morocco.
“We’d like everybody behind the staff. This AFCON is big, and Nigeria should present up totally ready,” he concluded.
