Stand-in Super Eagles head coach Daniel Ogunmodede has unveiled a 26-man squad for a closed-door camping session as preparations ramp up for the 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN
The invited players are expected to report to the Remo Stars Sports Institute on Monday, January 6, to begin intensive training for the competition.
This marks a historic qualification for the Super Eagles B team, as they defeated Ghana’s Black Galaxies 3-1 in Uyo last week after a goalless first leg in Accra.
The victory secured Nigeria’s spot in the CHAN final tournament for the first time in the qualification series.
In recognition of their achievement, Ogunmodede has largely stuck with the squad that sealed Nigeria’s qualification.
Notable names include captain Nduka Harrison Junior, goalkeeper Henry Ozoemena, defenders Sodiq Ismail and Ifeanyi Onyebuchi, midfielder Savior Isaac, and forward Sikiru Alimi.
Other key players retained are goalkeeper Kayode Bankole, defenders Imo Obot and Stephen Manyo, midfielders Musa Zayyad and Rabiu Ali, as well as forwards Adamu Abubakar and Emmanuel Ogbole.
The squad also features new call-ups, including goalkeeper Badmus Gbadamosi of Kwara United and Afeez Bankole from Smart FC.
CHAN Return After Six Years
The Super Eagles B team is making a long-awaited return to CHAN, having missed the last two editions.
CHAN 2024, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, is set to take place from February 1 to February 28, 2025.
Complete Squad:
Goalkeepers: Henry Ozoemena (Enyimba FC), Kayode Bankole (Remo Stars), Badmus Gbadamosi (Kwara United)
Defenders: Sodiq Ismail (Remo Stars), Waliu Ojetoye (Ikorodu City), Imo Obot (Enyimba FC), Taiwo Abdulrafiu (Rivers United), Nduka Harrison Junior (Remo Stars), Victor Collins (Nasarawa United), Ifeanyi Onyebuchi (Rangers International), Steven Manyo (Rivers United), Abiam Nelson (Kano Pillars), Afeez Bankole (Smart FC)
Midfielders: Jide Fatokun (Remo Stars), Rabiu Ali (Kano Pillars), Savior Isaac (Rangers International), Musa Zayyad (El-Kanemi Warriors), Papa Daniel Mustapha (Niger Tornadoes), Kazeem Ogunleye (Rangers International)
Forwards: Anas Yusuf (Nasarawa United), Emmanuel Ogbole (Kwara United), Adamu Abubakar (Plateau United), Sikiru Alimi (Remo Stars), Temitope Vincent (Plateau United), Samuel Ayanrinde (3SC), Sunday Megwo (Abia Warriors)
With this talented squad, Nigeria aims to make a strong impression at CHAN 2024 and continue the momentum from their historic qualification campaign.
