Super Eagles B team arrives in Uyo for CHAN qualifier
By Olaolu Joseph
The Akwa Ibom State Football Association has extended a warm welcome to the Super Eagles B team as they arrive in Uyo to prepare for the decisive second leg of their African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualification match against Ghana’s Black Galaxies.
The team touched down in Uyo on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, following a goalless draw in the first leg at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, December 22. With the tie evenly poised, the outcome of the qualification will be determined in Uyo.
The crucial return leg is scheduled for Saturday, December 28, 2024, at 5 p.m. at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.
The match will decide which team secures a spot in the CHAN tournament, set to take place from February 1 to 28, 2025, and co-hosted by Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda.
Expressing optimism, Mr. Samuel Umoh, Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Football Association, said: “We are honoured to host the Super Eagles B team in Uyo and provide them with the best facilities for this crucial match. We believe they have what it takes to overcome Ghana and secure qualification for the CHAN tournament.”
He also urged football fans from Akwa Ibom and across the nation to show their support by attending the match in large numbers to cheer the team to victory.
As the Super Eagles B team ramps up their training in Uyo, expectations are high for a stellar performance to secure Nigeria’s place in the prestigious CHAN tournament.
