CHAN 2025: Nduka, Daniel,33 Others make Provisional List

By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso

Head Coach Eric Chelle has released a 35-man provisional list for the Super Eagles B squad ahead of the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN) to be held next month across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

The list features team captain Junior Harrison Nduka, Papa Mustapha Daniel, and striker Anas Yusuf. First-choice goalkeeper Henry Ani also returns, along with key defenders Waliu Ojetoye, Ifeanyi Onyebuchi, Mohammed Kabiru, and Uzondu Harrison. The midfield line is strengthened by Saviour Isaac and Haddi Haruna, while Sunday Megwo, Adamu Abubakar, and Godwin Obaje headline the forward line.

Additional call-ups include goalkeepers Kayode Bankole and Ebenezer Harcourt, defenders Sodiq Ismaila and Stephen Manyo Egbe, midfielder Adam Aminu, and forwards Atule Joseph and Temitope Vincent.

Nigeria, who were runners-up in the 2018 edition, will compete in Group D of the 19-team tournament alongside title holders Senegal, Sudan, and Congo. The Super Eagles will begin their campaign with matches against Senegal and Sudan at the Amman Stadium in Zanzibar, before facing Congo at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam.

All selected players are expected to report to the Remo Stars Sports Institute in Ikenne-Remo, Ogun State on Monday, July 7th, with their international passports and valid club licenses.

35 Players for Super Eagles B Camping in Ikenne-Remo:

Goalkeepers:Henry Ozoemena Ani (Enyimba FC)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 Harrison Nduka (Remo Stars)Mohammed Kabiru (Kwara United)Ngengen Leonard (Ikorodu City)Ifeanyi Onyebuchi (Rangers International)Steven Mayo 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 FC)Ayomide Cole (Ikorodu City)Sunday Megwo (Abia Warriors)Aniekeme Okon (Rivers United)Godwin Obaje