
CHAN 2024: Eric Chelle contacts 23 players for the
The head coach is counting on a 23-man team to deal with Senegal, Congo, and Sudan.Super Eagles
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Eric Chelle revealed, on the evening of Wednesday, July 24, the list of 23 players picked to represent Nigeria at the 2024 African Nations Champion. The competition will happen from August 2 to 30 in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.Nigeria will approach the 8th edition of the African Nations Championship with a team made up specifically of players from the domestic league. Head coach Eric Chelle has actually structured his team around 3 goalkeepers, seven defenders, 6 midfielders, and 7 forwards. Captain Junior Harrison Nduka, respected striker Godwin Obaje, and forward Sikiru Alimi are amongst the crucial figures in this selection.Preparations took place at the Remo Stars Sports Institute in Ikenne-Remo before the group’s arranged departure this Thursday for Zanzibar, where they will continue their training school from July 25 to 31. 2 friendly matches versus Zanzibar’s national group are set for July 28 and 31 as a final tune-up. At CHAN 2024, Nigeria will compete in Group D along with Senegal, Congo, and Sudan.List of Nigerian players called for the 2024 African Countries Champion Goalkeepers: Henry Ani, Nurudeen Badmus, Lawal Mustapha Protectors: Sadiq Ismaila, Bankole Afeez, Taiwo Abdulrafiu, Uzondu Harrison, Nduka Junior, Ngengen Leonard, Steven Egbe Midfielders: Adedayo Olamilekan, Hadi Haruna, Otaniyi Taofik, Akanni Qudus, Michael Tochukwu, Alex Oyowah