In a significant boost for Nigerian football, the Super Eagles Head Coach, Eric Chelle, has announced a 35-player squad for the upcoming 8th African Nation Championship, scheduled to take place in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda next month. The tournament promises to be an exciting display of talent and skill, with Nigeria aiming to make a strong impression on the African football scene.
The selected players have been instructed to report to the Remo Stars Sports Institute, Ikenne, Ogun State, on Monday, July 7th, with their international passports and current club licenses. This crucial step marks the beginning of intense preparations for the championship, as the team gears up to represent Nigeria on the international stage.
Abia State Represented
Abia State is abuzz with excitement as two of its own have made it to the prestigious Super Eagles squad. Anthony Ijoma, the prolific striker, midfielder, Adejoh Ojonugwa, both from Abia Warriors, and Ani Ozoemena, the experienced goalkeeper from Enyimba FC, will don the national colors and represent Nigeria in the African Nation Championship. This achievement is a testament to the talent and dedication of players from Abia State, and we wish them the very best in the tournament.
The Complete Squad:
Goalkeepers:
– Henry Ozoemena Ani (Enyimba FC)
– 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 Harrison Nduka (Remo Stars)
– Mohammed Kabiru (Kwara United)
– Ngengen Leonard (Ikorodu City)
– Ifeanyi Onyebuchi (Rangers International)
– Steven Mayo 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 FC)
– Ayomide Cole (Ikorodu City)
– Sunday Megwo (Abia Warriors)
– Aniekeme Okon (Rivers United)
– Godwin Obaje (Rangers International)
We congratulate all the selected players on this remarkable achievement and wish them a successful tournament. Abia State is proud of its representatives, and we look forward to cheering them on as they take to the pitch!