CHAN: Ogunmodede Invites 26 Players As Eagles-B Commence Camping In Ikenne-Remo.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that the Super Eagles B will begin their closed-camping exercise at the Remo Stars Sports Institute in Ikenne-Remo. Under the stewardship of stand-in Head Coach Daniel Ogunmodede, a squad of 26 players has been called up, setting the stage for what could be a successful outing at the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN).
Among those invited to don the green and white are captain Nduka Harrison Junior, goalkeeper Henry Ozoemena, defenders Sadiq Ismail and Ifeanyi Onyebuchi, midfielder Saviour Isaac, and forward Sikiru Alimi. The list is bolstered by the inclusion of goalkeeper Kayode Bankole, defenders Imo Obot and Stephen Manyo, midfielders Musa Zayyad, Rabiu Ali, and Papa Daniel Mustapha, alongside forwards Adamu Abubakar and Emmanuel Ogbole.
The Super Eagles B have already made headlines by defeating Ghana’s Black Galaxies in the qualification series, securing a historic 3-1 victory in Uyo following a scoreless first leg in Accra. This triumph marks the first time the Nigerian team has overcome Ghana in this competition, paving their way to the final tournament.
The CHAN finals, scheduled from the 1st to the 28th of February, will be hosted by Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda. This event also serves as a test-run for these nations, which are slated to jointly host the 36th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations in 2027, providing an opportunity to assess their facilities and operational capabilities.
The tournament will feature 18 countries, including the joint hosts, Nigeria, Morocco, Guinea, Senegal, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Niger Republic, Congo, Sudan, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Angola, and Madagascar.
Here’s the full list of players invited to the camp:
Goalkeepers:
Henry Ozoemena (Enyimba FC)
Kayode Bankole (Remo Stars)
Badmus Gbadamosi (Kwara United)
Defenders:
Sadiq 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)
Saviour 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)
The team will gather at the Remo Stars Sports Institute, where they will refine their tactics and build team spirit, aiming to make a significant impact at the upcoming CHAN finals. This preparation period is crucial for the Eagles to harness their potential, fostering hopes among Nigerian fans for a stellar performance in the tournament.
This news comes as a beacon of optimism for Nigerian football, highlighting the nation’s depth of talent and commitment to continental success.
