Chelle Locks in Squad as Nigeria’s CHAN 2024 Journey Begins
Byline: IDNN Sports Desk
Head coach Eric Chelle has officially named his 23-man final list for the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN), with team captain Junior Harrison Nduka, experienced striker Godwin Obaje, and explosive forward Sikiru Alimi among the headline picks.
The Super Eagles B side is now set to fly out on Thursday night aboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight to Zanzibar, where they will camp ahead of the tournament’s kickoff on August 2nd across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
The team has been training intensively for several weeks at the Remo Stars Sports Institute in Ogun State, and will now enter a second phase of preparation between July 25–31 in Zanzibar.
Double Friendlies vs Zanzibar to Test Readiness
As part of build-up activities, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has lined up two friendlies against the Zanzibar national team, scheduled for Monday, July 28 and Thursday, July 31.
These games are expected to give Chelle a final look at tactical options and player chemistry before the team moves into official CHAN tournament accommodation.
Group of Fire: Nigeria vs Senegal, Sudan & Congo
Nigeria will compete in Group D, a high-stakes pool featuring title holders Senegal, former champions Sudan, and dark horses Congo.
The first two group matches will take place at Amman Stadium, Zanzibar, before the team travels to Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam for their final group clash against Congo.
Nigeria last finished second in 2018, and third in 2014. The 2024 edition is viewed as a crucial test for the rebuilding program under Chelle and the local-based stars eyeing international breakthrough.
✅ Full Squad List – Super Eagles B (CHAN 2024)
🔒 Goalkeepers:
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Henry Ozoemena Ani (Enyimba FC)
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Nurudeen Badmus (Kwara United)
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Lawal Mustapha (Shooting Stars)
🛡️ Defenders:
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Sodiq Ismaila, Bankole Afeez (Kwara United)
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Taiwo Abdulrafiu, Steven Mayo Egbe (Rivers United)
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Uzondu Harrison, Ngengen Leonard (Ikorodu City)
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Junior Harrison Nduka (Remo Stars)
⚙️ Midfielders:
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Adedayo Olamilekan, Hadi Haruna, Akanni Qudus, Michael Tochukwu, Alex Oyowah (all Remo Stars)
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Otaniyi Taofik (Rivers United)
🔥 Forwards:
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Anas Yusuf (Nasarawa United), Shola Adelani (Ikorodu City)
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Sikiru Alimi, Jabbar Malik (Remo Stars)
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Godwin Obaje (Rangers International)
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Temitope Vincent (Plateau United)
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Ijoma Anthony (Abia Warriors)
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