Nigeria has announced a 32-man squad for the second phase of their training camp ahead of their much-anticipated two-legged CHAN qualifying matchup against archrivals Ghana this December.
Most of the players have received their invitations and will join the Super Eagles B team. Some recent additions to the squad include Remo Stars’ goalkeeper Kayode Bankole, Suur Kumaga from Lobi Stars, Ossu Martin, veteran winger Bernard Ovoke, Aniekeme Okon, Ubong Friday from Rivers United, and Dominion Ohaka from U-23 and Water FC.
The roster also features three players from Kano Pillars: Abiam Nelson, Aminu Adams, and Sudais Alibaba.
All invited players are expected to report to camp for intensive preparation under the guidance of Fidelis Ikechukwu and Daniel Amokachi, as head coach Augustine Eguavoen attends to an assignment abroad.
The team initially gathered for training last Wednesday, but were then released to play for their respective Nigeria Premier Football League clubs over the weekend.
During the two-day session, the players impressed interim Super Eagles coach and Nigeria Football Federation Technical Director Augustine Eguavoen. “Very impressive—only two training sessions, but technically they are very good,” Eguavoen told NFF TV. “We still have a lot of work to do, as they come from different clubs, and we need to blend them into one unit.”
The first leg against Ghana will be held between December 20-22, 2024, in Ghana, with the return leg in Nigeria a week later. The winner over the two legs will secure a spot in the 2025 CHAN, set to be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.