As the Super Eagles of Nigeria step up their preparations for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025 qualifiers, Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has announced a 30-man squad to report to camp. The team is gearing up for a crucial two-legged qualifying fixture against their arch-rivals, Ghana’s Black Stars B.
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The first leg of the qualifier is scheduled to take place on December 22 at the Accra Sports Stadium in Ghana, while the return leg will be held on December 28 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria. As the team prepares to face their Ghanaian counterparts, Coach Eguavoen has assembled a talented squad comprising a mix of seasoned players and young talents.
According to a statement released by Ademola Olajire, the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) Head of Communications, the invited players are expected to arrive at the Remo Stars Sports Institute in Ikenne-Remo, Ogun State, on Wednesday. Notable among the invitees is Kano Pillars’ veteran midfielder, Rabiu Ali, who has been in scintillating form this season, scoring an impressive eight goals.
The inclusion of Rabiu Ali, along with other experienced players, is expected to bring depth and stability to the team. Meanwhile, the young talents in the squad will be eager to prove themselves and stake a claim for a starting spot in the team. With the CHAN 2025 qualifiers just around the corner, the Super Eagles will be looking to fine-tune their preparations and make a strong statement against their Ghanaian opponents.
Coach Augustine Eguavoen has unveiled a strong 30-man squad to represent Nigeria in the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025 qualifiers. The team, comprising players from various domestic leagues in Nigeria, is tasked with securing a spot in the CHAN finals, scheduled to take place in February 2025, jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
Among the notable players called up to the squad are Remo Stars’ goalkeeper Kayode Bankole, Rivers United defender Steven Mayo, and Abia Warriors’ exciting forward Sunday Megwo. Other players who made the cut include Enyimba FC goalkeeper Henry Ozoemena, Remo Stars’ wing-back Ismail Sadiq, Enugu Rangers’ midfield ace Kazeem Ogunleye, and Nasarawa United forward Anas Yusuf.
The CHAN tournament, now in its 8th edition, is unique in that it exclusively features footballers playing in their country’s domestic leagues and possessing standard contracts. This format provides a platform for home-based players to showcase their skills and compete against their peers from other African nations.
As the Super Eagles B prepare to face Ghana’s Black Stars B in the CHAN 2025 qualifiers, Coach Eguavoen will be relying on the experience and expertise of players like Rabiu Ali and Henry Ozoemena to guide the team through the challenges ahead. With a strong squad at his disposal, Eguavoen will be looking to secure a spot in the CHAN finals and make a lasting impression on the African football scene.
The full list of invited players includes:
Goalkeepers: Henry Ozoemena (Enyimba FC); Kayode Bankole (Remo Stars); Nurudeen Badmus (Kwara United)
Defenders: Ismail Sadiq (Remo Stars); Waliu Ojewole (Ikorodu City); Imo Obot (Enyimba FC); Taiwo Abdulrafiu (Rivers United); Junior Nduka (Remo Stars); Victor Collins (Nasarawa United); Ifeanyi Onyebuchi (Rangers International); Steven Mayo (Rivers United)
Midfielders: Jide Fatokun (Remo Stars); Rabiu Ali (Kano Pillars); Saviour Isaac (Rangers International); Musa Zayyad (El-Kanemi Warriors); Emmanuel Ogbole (Kwara United); Papa Daniel Mustapha (Niger Tornadoes); Kazeem Ogunleye (Rangers International)
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