Super Eagles Head Coach Eric Chelle has unveiled a 35-man provisional squad for Nigeria’s home-based national team, the Super Eagles B, ahead of the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN).
The tournament, reserved for players competing in their domestic leagues, will be hosted in August across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
According to a statement released on Friday night by Ademola Olajire, Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the squad includes team captain Junior Nduka and Papa Daniel Mustapha, both seen as key figures in Nigeria’s preparations for the competition.
Notable Inclusions
Promising forward and NPFL 2024/2025 highest goal scorer Anas Yusuf headlines the attacking options, alongside seasoned league performers such as Godwin Obaje, Adamu Abubakar, and Sunday Megwo.
First-choice goalkeeper Henry Ani leads the goalkeeping unit, with Kayode Bankole, Nurudeen Badmus, Lawal Mustapha, and Ebenezer Harcourt also selected.
In defence, players such as Waliu Ojewole, Stephen Manyo Egbe, Kabiru Mohammed, Ifeanyi Onyebuchi, and Uzondu Harrison have been called up, reinforcing a backline built around local league regulars.
Midfielders Haddi Haruna, Saviour Isaac, and Adam Aminu bring depth and versatility to the squad, which also includes Atule Joseph, Temitope Vincent, and Sikiru Alimi in attack.
Group Stage Challenge
Nigeria, runners-up at CHAN 2018, have been drawn into Group D alongside defending champions Senegal, Sudan, and Congo in the 19-nation tournament.
The Super Eagles B are scheduled to play Senegal and Sudan at the Amman Stadium on Zanzibar Island, before wrapping up their group campaign against Congo at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam.
Camp Details
All invited players are expected to report to camp on Monday at the Remo Stars Sports Institute in Ikenne-Remo, Ogun State. The NFF has instructed players to arrive with their international passports and valid club licenses.
Provisional Super Eagles B Squad for CHAN 2025
Goalkeepers:
Henry Ani (Enyimba) 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 Nduka (Remo Stars) Mohammed Kabiru (Kwara United) Ngengen Leonard (Ikorodu City) Ifeanyi Onyebuchi (Rangers International) Stephen Manyo 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) Ayomide Cole (Ikorodu City) Sunday Megwo (Abia Warriors) Aniekeme Okon (Rivers United) Godwin Obaje (Rangers International)