Eric Chelle, the head coach of Nigeria's national football team, has announced a 35-man provisional roster for the Super Eagles B squad in preparation for the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025. The tournament is set to be held in August across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Included in the lineup are team captain Junior Nduka and Papa Daniel Mustapha, two seasoned players anticipated to play crucial roles in Nigeria’s campaign.
The CHAN tournament is exclusively for footballers competing in their nation's domestic leagues.
Ademola Olajire, the Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), confirmed the squad list in a statement released on Friday.
At the forefront of the attack is forward Anas Yusuf, joined by a group of exceptional talents from the Nigeria Premier Football League.
First-choice goalkeeper Henry Ani is included, along with defenders Waliu Ojetoye, Ifeanyi Onyebuchi, Kabiru Mohammed, and Uzondu Harrison.
Midfielders Haddi Haruna and Saviour Isaac, along with forwards Sunday Megwo, Adamu Abubakar, and Godwin Obaje, have also been included in the list.
Included in the lineup were goalkeepers Kayode Bankole and Ebenezer Harcourt, as well as defenders Sodiq Ismaila and Stephen Manyo Egbe.
The midfield will include Adam Aminu, with Atule Joseph and Temitope Vincent chosen as part of the forward lineup.
Nigeria, the runners-up in the 2018 edition, have been placed into Group D of the 19-team competition. They will compete against defending champions Senegal as well as Sudan and Congo.
The matches against Senegal and Sudan are scheduled to take place at Amman Stadium in Zanzibar, whereas the final group game against Congo will be held at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam.
“All the invited players are required to report to camp at Remo Stars Sports Institute in Ikenne-Remo, Ogun, on Monday,” stated Olajire.
He also mentioned that players must bring their international passports and valid club licenses.
Preliminary Super Eagles B Team Roster (35 Players)
Goalkeepers: Henry Ani from Enyimba, Kayode Bankole representing Remo Stars, Nurudeen Badmus with Kwara United, Lawal Mustapha of Shooting Stars, and Ebenezer Harcourt playing for Sporting Lagos.
Defenders: Sodiq Ismaila (Remo Stars), Waliu Ojewole (Ikorodu City), Bankole Afeez (Kwara United), Taiwo Abdulrafiu (Rivers United), Uzondu Harrison (Ikorodu City), Junior Nduka (Remo Stars), Mohammed Kabiru (Kwara United), Ngengen Leonard (Ikorodu City), Ifeanyi Onyebuchi (Rangers International FC, Enugu State.), Stephen Manyo Egbe(River's united).
Midfielders: Adebayo Olamilekan (Remo Stars), Adejoh Ojonugwa (Abia Warriors), Saviour Isaac (Rangers International), Musa Zayyad (El-Kanemi Warriors), Haddi Haruna (Remo Stars), Otaniyi Taofik (Rivers United), Papa Daniel Mustapha (Niger Tornadoes), Adam Aminu (Kano Pillars) and Michael Tochukwu, also from Remo Stars.
Here are the forwards: - Anas Yusuf from Nasarawa United - Adamu Abubakar of Plateau United - Shola Adelani representing Ikorodu City - Sikiru Alimi from Remo Stars - Temitope Vincent playing for Plateau United - Ijoma Anthony at Abia Warriors - Atule Joseph with Enyimba - Ayomide Cole from Ikorodu City - Sunday Megwo at Abia Warriors - Aniekeme Okon with Rivers United - Godwin Obaje of Rangers International
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