Nigeria's home-based Super Eagles will depart for Zanzibar on Thursday to conclude their preparations for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), as the tournament draws closer.
Head coach Eric Chelle is expected to unveil his final 23-man squad for the competition before the team embarks on their journey to the East African nation, where they will fine-tune strategies ahead of their group stage matches.
The Home Eagles have been in intensive preparation mode for the past two weeks at their training camp in Ikenne. During this period, they have displayed promising form, securing victories in three friendly matches against local sides Remo Stars, Ojodu City, and Ikorodu City.
According to team officials, the contingent will depart via the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, as they set their sights on making a significant impact at the continental championship.
Challenging Group Stage Awaits
Nigeria has been drawn in what analysts consider a difficult Group D, where they will face defending champions Senegal, Sudan, and Congo. The team's first two matches against Senegal and Sudan are scheduled to take place at the Amman Stadium in Zanzibar, while their final group encounter against Congo will be held at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam.
The tournament represents an opportunity for home-based players to showcase their talents on the continental stage, with many hoping to use the platform to advance their careers both domestically and internationally.
Football analysts have noted that the team's preparation has been methodical, despite reports of some player withdrawals and injuries that had earlier threatened to disrupt the squad's composition.
The CHAN tournament, designed exclusively for players plying their trade in their home countries' domestic leagues, has grown in prestige since its inception and continues to serve as a vital platform for the development of African football talent.
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