Eguavoen Invites 35 Players For Super Eagles B Team Ahead Of CHAN Qualifier Against Ghana.
Super Eagles B team coach Augustine Eguavoen has called up 35 players to prepare for Nigeria’s crucial Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifying fixture against Ghana. Among the notable inclusions are Remo Stars’ wing-back Ismail Sadiq, Kano Pillars’ forward Zikifilu Rabiu, and Enugu Rangers’ midfielder Kazeem Ogunleye, each expected to play pivotal roles in Nigeria’s bid to secure a spot in the 2025 CHAN tournament.
The first leg of the two-part fixture is scheduled for the weekend of 20th – 22nd December, with the return leg to follow one week later. The victorious side will earn a place in CHAN 2025, which will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Mozambique, and Tanzania. The tournament is set to run from 1st to 28th February 2025.
The squad is balanced across positions, featuring players from various top clubs in Nigeria’s domestic league, including Rivers United, Enyimba FC, and Lobi Stars. The roster highlights the depth of talent within the Nigerian league, with promising players ready to showcase their abilities on an international stage.
Squad List
Goalkeepers:
Ohisodumeya Osagie (Rivers United), Henry Ozomena (Enyimba FC), Mohammed Galadima (Nasarawa United)
Defenders:
Wisdom Ndom (Akwa United), Stephen Mayo (Rivers United), Ifeanyi Onyebuchi (Enugu Rangers), Ismail Sadiq (Remo Stars), Yusuf Isa (Bayelsa United), Abba Maigari (El-Kanemi Warriors), Taiwo Abdulrafiu (Rivers United), Kabiru Mohammed (Kwara United), Junior Nduka (Remo Stars), Victor Collins (Nasarawa United), Abbas Usman (El-Kanemi Warriors)
Midfielders:
Innocent Godwin (Abia Warriors), Jide Fatokun (Remo Stars), Musa Zayad (El-Kanemi Warriors), Saviour Isaac (Enugu Rangers), Eze Ekwutoziam (Enyimba FC), Aimufua Aisosa (Kwara United), Tochukwu Michael (Remo Stars), Ifeanyi Assurance (Lobi Stars), Kazeem Ogunleye (Enugu Rangers), Seth Mayi (Sunshine Stars), Stanley Oganbor (Lobi Stars), Meyiwa Oritseweyimi (Bendel Insurance), Toyeeb Gidado (Ikorodu City)
Forwards:
Samuel Ayorinde (Shooting Stars), Anas Yusuf (Nasarawa United), Abdul Sanusi (El-Kanemi Warriors), Sikiru Alimi (Remo Stars), Abubakar Adamu (Plateau United), Rabiu Zikifilu (Kano Pillars), Temitope Vincent (Plateau United), Michael Enaruma (Bendel Insurance)
Eguavoen’s selection reflects a strategic approach, blending experience and emerging talent, with the goal of advancing through this challenging qualifier and achieving success at CHAN 2025.
