CHAN 2025: Ogunmodede invites 26 players as Eagles begin camping
By Olaolu Joseph
Stand-in Head Coach Daniel Ogunmodede has called up 26 players, including team captain Nduka Harrison Junior, goalkeeper Henry Ozoemena, defenders Sadiq Ismail and Ifeanyi Onyebuchi, midfielder Saviour Isaac, and forward Sikiru Alimi, for a closed-camping exercise.
The camp will take place at the Remo Stars Sports Institute, Ikenne-Remo, starting Monday, January 6, 2025, ahead of the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN) finals.
Other notable invitees include goalkeeper Kayode Bankole, defenders Imo Obot and Stephen Manyo, midfielders Musa Zayyad, Rabiu Ali, and Papa Daniel Mustapha, and forwards Adamu Abubakar and Emmanuel Ogbole.
Super Eagles B Qualify for CHANThe Super Eagles B secured their spot in the CHAN finals for the first time by defeating Ghana’s Black Galaxies. After a scoreless first leg in Accra, the Eagles triumphed 3-1 in Uyo to book their ticket to the tournament.
Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda, joint hosts of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), will use the CHAN finals to test their facilities and operational readiness. The tournament is scheduled to run from February 1 to 28, 2025, featuring 18 teams.
Participating Countries
The 8th CHAN tournament will feature joint hosts Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda, alongside Nigeria, Morocco, Guinea, Senegal, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Niger Republic, Congo, Sudan, Rwanda, DR Congo, Zambia, Angola, and Madagascar.
Full List of Invited Players
Goalkeepers:
Henry Ozoemena (Enyimba FC)
Kayode Bankole (Remo Stars)
Badmus Gbadamosi (Kwara United)
Defenders:
Sadiq Ismail (Remo Stars)
Waliu Ojetoye (Ikorodu City)
Imo Obot (Enyimba FC)
Taiwo Abdulrafiu (Rivers United)
Nduka Harrison Junior (Remo Stars)
Victor Collins (Nasarawa United)
Ifeanyi Onyebuchi (Rangers International)
Steven Manyo (Rivers United)
Abiam Nelson (Kano Pillars)
Afeez Bankole (Smart FC)
Midfielders:
Jide Fatokun (Remo Stars)
Rabiu Ali (Kano Pillars)
Saviour Isaac (Rangers International)
Musa Zayyad (El-Kanemi Warriors)
Papa Daniel Mustapha (Niger Tornadoes)
Kazeem Ogunleye (Rangers International)
Forwards:
Anas Yusuf (Nasarawa United)
Emmanuel Ogbole (Kwara United)
Adamu Abubakar (Plateau United)
Sikiru Alimi (Remo Stars)
Temitope Vincent (Plateau United)
Samuel Ayanrinde (3SC)
Sunday Megwo (Abia Warriors)
The Super Eagles B will aim to build on their qualification momentum as they prepare for the CHAN finals.
