July 05, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s Super Eagles B have announced their provisional squad for the 8th African Nations Championship, with the list released by head coach, Eric Chelle. The list features a mix of established names and emerging talents from the Nigerian Premier Football League. The selection, overseen by Chelle and his technical crew, is designed to assemble a competitive team for the continental tournament.
The goalkeeping roster includes Henry Ozoemena Ani of Enyimba FC, Kayode Bankole from Remo Stars, Nurudeen Badmus of Kwara United, Lawal Mustapha representing Shooting Stars, and Ebenezer Harcourt from Sporting Lagos. Each goalkeeper has earned selection through consistent performances in domestic competitions, and their reliability will be crucial for Nigeria’s campaign.
Defensive options are comprehensive, with Sodiq Ismail and Junior Harrison Nduka from Remo Stars, Waliu Ojetoye and Uzondun Harrison of Ikorodu City, and Bankole Afeez and Mohammed Kabiru from Kwara United among those chosen. The list also features Taiwo Abdulrauf and Steven Mayo Egbe of Rivers United, Leonard Ngene of Ikorodu City, and Ifeanyi Onyebuchi from Rangers International. These defenders are expected to provide a solid foundation for the squad.
In midfield, Remo Stars’ Adedayo Olamilekan and Hadi Haruna join Adejoh Ojonugwa of Abia Warriors, Saviour Isaac from Rangers International, and Musa Zayyad of El-Kanemi Warriors. Other midfielders include Otaniyi Taofik and Papa Daniel Mustapha, Adam Aminu of Kano Pillars, and Michael Tochukwu from Remo Stars. Their inclusion signals a focus on creativity and control in the centre of the pitch.
The forward line is led by Anas Yusuf of Nasarawa United, Adamu Abubakar from Plateau United, and Shola Adelani of Ikorodu City. Sikiru Alimi and Temitope Vincent represent Remo Stars and Plateau United, respectively, with Antoine Ijoma of Abia Warriors and Atule Joseph from Enyimba FC also included. The attack is completed by Ayomide Cole, Sunday Megwo, Aniekeme Okon, and Godwin Obaje, all of whom have impressed in recent league fixtures. The squad will begin preparations immediately, with final selections to be confirmed ahead of the tournament.
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