The Super Eagles Byesterday played a pulsating goalless draw with their Zanzibar counterparts in a pre- 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN ) friendly match.
New additions to the CHAN Eagles like midfielder Michael Tochukwu, fullbacks Taiwo Abdulrafiu and Leonard Ngenge as well as striker Anthony Ijoma reportedly caught the eye in this contest.
There were as many as six players from Remo Stars who started today’s match as coach Eric Chelle has built the team around the NPFL champions.
The home-based Super Eagles will play a second test game against the same team Thursday.
In a related development, the Super Eagles B team is poised to compete for a significantly enhanced prize pool at the upcoming 2024 CHAN.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the tournament champions will now take home an impressive $3.5 million, a major increase aimed at elevating the profile of the competition.
The CHAN 2024 tournament will be jointly hosted by Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya, and features national teams composed exclusively of players active in domestic leagues.
CAF President Patrice Motsepe stated that the increased prize money reflects the organization’s commitment to rewarding excellence and investing in African football at all levels.
Nigeria’s inclusion in the tournament presents a valuable opportunity for home-based players to showcase their talents on the continental stage while competing for one of the largest prize purses in CHAN history.
