Some Super Eagles players expressed great determination of making the final squad list ahead of the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025.
A total of 28 players are now at the Super Eagles’ camp in Ikenne, Ogun in preparations for the tournament.
Head Coach Eric Chelle had on July 4, released a 35-man provisional list for the Super Eagles B squad.
CHAN tournament will be hosted in August by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Promise Efoghe, the Super Eagles Media Officer said players were focused on giving their best and making the final team list.
Players’ Thoughts
Some players spoke after the team’s training session and they said trainings have been intense and expectations high.
Nduka Junior of Remo Stars said the training sessions have been very good, adding that the pressure in camp was high.
“The trainings so far have been a good test for the players in camp.
“The boys are ready and prepared for the task ahead.
“Everyone is definitely under pressure, but the coach wants the best out of all the players in camp,” he said.
Aniekeme Okon of Rivers United said the players in camp were in high spirit and eager to show their abilities.
“I see this as an opportunity, and from the experience and what I have seen so far, it’s been very good.
“It’s a bit of pressure on us with 28 players in camp and everyone is trying to give his best.
“For now, we will keep pushing,” he said.
Leonard Ngenge of Ikorodu City expressed gratitude to God and the coach for the opportunity.
“The coach has said that for me, obviously being here is because I deserve it.
“On a personal note, it’s an amazing step, and I am grateful to God for the opportunity.
“We are under pressure, but I remain confident and doing the best I can,” he said.
Update on CHAN
CHAN runners-up which is Nigeria in 2018, is placed in Group D of the 19-nation competition.
They are grouped alongside title holders Senegal, as well as Sudan and Congo.
The Super Eagles will face Senegal and Sudan at Amman Stadium, located on Zanzibar Island.
