Super Eagles B Coach Eric Chelle Unveils 35-Man Provisional Squad for CHAN 2025
Nigeria’s Super Eagles B head coach Eric Chelle has announced a 35-man provisional squad in preparation for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN). The tournament, exclusively featuring players from domestic leagues, will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda in August.
Key Players and Squad Composition
The provisional list includes captain Junior Nduka and midfield maestro Papa Daniel Mustapha, both considered pivotal to Nigeria’s campaign. Other notable inclusions are:
Goalkeepers
First-choice keeper Henry Ani (Enyimba) leads the goalkeeping department, supported by Kayode Bankole (Remo Stars), Nurudeen Badmus (Kwara United), Lawal Mustapha (Shooting Stars), and Ebenezer Harcourt (Sporting Lagos).
Defensive Lineup
The defensive roster features experienced campaigners including Waliu Ojetoye (Ikorodu City), Ifeanyi Onyebuchi (Rangers International), Kabiru Mohammed (Kwara United), and Uzondu Harrison (Ikorodu City). Stephen Manyo Egbe (Rivers United) and Sodiq Ismaila (Remo Stars) complete the defensive options.
Midfield and Attack
Coach Chelle has selected a blend of creativity and firepower with midfielders Haddi Haruna (Remo Stars) and Saviour Isaac (Rangers International). The attacking contingent boasts in-form NPFL strikers Anas Yusuf (Nasarawa United), Sunday Megwo (Abia Warriors), Adamu Abubakar (Plateau United), and veteran Godwin Obaje (Rangers International).
Tournament Details and Group Stage
Nigeria, who finished as runners-up in the 2018 edition, find themselves in Group D alongside defending champions Senegal, Sudan, and Congo. The Super Eagles will face Senegal and Sudan at Amman Stadium on Zanzibar Island before concluding their group stage against Congo at Dar es Salaam’s Benjamin Mkapa Stadium.
According to Ademola Olajire, Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), all invited players are required to report to the Remo Stars Sports Institute in Ikenne-Remo, Ogun State, by Monday. Players must present their international passports and valid club licenses upon arrival at camp.
Complete Provisional Squad List
Goalkeepers
- Henry Ani (Enyimba)
- Kayode Bankole (Remo Stars)
- Nurudeen Badmus (Kwara United)
- Lawal Mustapha (Shooting Stars)
- Ebenezer Harcourt (Sporting Lagos)
Defenders
- Sodiq Ismaila (Remo Stars)
- Waliu Ojewole (Ikorodu City)
- Bankole Afeez (Kwara United)
- Taiwo Abdulrafiu (Rivers United)
- Uzondu Harrison (Ikorodu City)
- Junior Nduka (Remo Stars)
- Mohammed Kabiru (Kwara United)
- Ngengen Leonard (Ikorodu City)
- Ifeanyi Onyebuchi (Rangers International)
- Stephen Manyo Egbe (Rivers United)
Midfielders
- Adebayo Olamilekan (Remo Stars)
- Adejoh Ojonugwa (Abia Warriors)
- Saviour Isaac (Rangers International)
- Musa Zayyad (El-Kanemi Warriors)
- Haddi Haruna (Remo Stars)
- Otaniyi Taofik (Rivers United)
- Papa Daniel Mustapha (Niger Tornadoes)
- Adam Aminu (Kano Pillars)
- Michael Tochukwu (Remo Stars)
Forwards
- Anas Yusuf (Nasarawa United)
- Adamu Abubakar (Plateau United)
- Shola Adelani (Ikorodu City)
- Sikiru Alimi (Remo Stars)
- Temitope Vincent (Plateau United)
- Ijoma Anthony (Abia Warriors)
- Atule Joseph (Enyimba)
- Ayomide Cole (Ikorodu City)
- Sunday Megwo (Abia Warriors)
- Aniekeme Okon (Rivers United)
- Godwin Obaje (Rangers International)
The NFF has confirmed that the final squad will be trimmed down as preparations intensify for the tournament which serves as a platform to showcase Africa’s domestic football talent.
Credit: Daily Nigerian