Nigeria<\/a> will face seven-time African champions Egypt in Tuesday\u2019s international friendly without two of their biggest attacking stars, Victor Osimhen<\/a> and Moses Simon, Soccernet.ng reports<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The Super Eagles<\/a> pair, both key figures in Nigeria\u2019s Africa Cup of Nation campaign last year, are being expected to join the team in Cairo.<\/p>\n However, a new report has ruled them out of the high-profile warm-up match at the Cairo International Stadium.<\/p>\n Instead, they are set to link up with the squad later in Morocco, where Nigeria will base the final phase of their AFCON preparations.<\/p>\n The absence of Osimhen and Simon comes as Nigeria continue to build towards the tournament, which kicks off this weekend in Morocco.<\/p>\n According to a report by ScoreNigeria<\/a>, both players will bypass the Cairo camp entirely and wait for the team\u2019s relocation to Morocco later in the week.<\/p>\n Get Our Sports News First \u2013 Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n As of Monday afternoon, only 17 of the 28 players invited to Nigeria\u2019s final AFCON squad had reported to camp in Cairo, though more arrivals were expected before the evening training session.<\/p>\n Among those already in camp are all three goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali, Francis Uzoho and Amas Obasogie, alongside defenders Zaidu Sanusi, Bright Osayi-Samuel and Semi Ajayi. Midfield options such as Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Tochukwu Nnadi and Ebenezer Akinsanmiro are also present, while Paul Onuachu and Ademola Lookman lead the attacking contingent available for selection.<\/p>\n For head coach Eric S\u00e9kou Chelle<\/a>, the Egypt friendly offers an opportunity to assess depth and adaptability rather than simply results. With Osimhen and Simon unavailable, Chelle is expected to experiment with personnel and combinations, particularly among players pushing for late roles in the tournament squad.<\/p>\n The likes of Obasogie in goal, midfielders Usman Muhammed and Nnadi, and forwards Onuachu and Salim Fago Lawal could all feature as Nigeria test new ideas against elite opposition.<\/p>\n Egypt, meanwhile, will approach the fixture with equal seriousness.<\/p>\n![\"Soccer](\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/app\/uploads\/2025\/12\/imago1069179450-750x1125.jpg\")
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