Nigeria’s team for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), popularly known as the Super Eagles B, has arrived in Zanzibar, Tanzania, for the final phase of their preparations ahead of the continental tournament.

The squad departed Nigeria on Thursday, July 25, from their training base in Ikenne, flying via Lagos with Ethiopian Airlines, and touched down in Zanzibar later that day.

The team will be based in Zanzibar from July 25 to 31, where they will intensify their training programme and play two friendly matches against the Zanzibar national team on July 28 and July 31.

Nigeria has been drawn in Group D of the CHAN tournament, alongside Senegal, Sudan, and Congo. The Super Eagles B will begin their campaign with a tough opener against defending champions Senegal on Tuesday, August 5.

The CHAN tournament, which is exclusively for players active in domestic leagues, provides a crucial platform for home-based talent to showcase their skills on the continental stage. The Super Eagles B are aiming to improve on their runner-up finish at the 2018 edition.

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Remo Stars, Nigeria’s champions, have stamped their authority on Nigeria’s final squad for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), with no fewer than nine players from the Ikenne-based club making Head Coach Eric Chelle’s 23-man list.

Leading the pack is team captain Junior Harrison Nduka, alongside striker Sikiru Alimi and forward Jabbar Malik.

The CHAN tournament, exclusively for players competing in domestic leagues, will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda from August 2 to 30.

Other Remo Stars players who made the cut include defender Sodiq Ismaila, the quintet midfielders ofAdedayo Olamilekan, Hadi Haruna, Akanni Qudus, Michael Tochukwu and Alex Oyowah.

Next to Remo Stars in terms of number of players supplied to the national team are  Ikorodu United, which narrowly missed out in the struggle for the CAF Confederation Cup ticket, and Rivers United.

Both clubs have three players in Chelle’s squad. They are Ikorodu City’s defenders Uzondu Harrison and Ngengen Leonard, as well as Shola Adelani, a striker.

The trio of Rivers United players in the squad are: defenders Taiwo Abdulrafiu and Steven Mayo Egbe, as well as midfielder Otaniyi Taofik.

 The squad also features players from Enyimba, Kwara United,  Plateau United, Abia Warriors, Nasarawa United, and Enugu Rangers International.

The Super Eagles B team has been in camp for several weeks at the Remo Stars Sports Institute in Ikenne-Remo, Ogun State, preparing for the continental showpiece. The squad is scheduled to depart Nigeria on Thursday evening aboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight for Zanzibar, where they will continue their build-up.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has arranged a second-phase training camp in Zanzibar, running from July 25 to 31. During this period, the Eagles will play two friendly matches against the Zanzibar senior national team — first on Monday, July 28, and again on Thursday, July 31.

Nigeria, silver medallists at CHAN 2018 and bronze winners in 2014, have been drawn in Group D alongside defending champions Senegal, Sudan, and Congo.

 The team’s opening two group matches — against Senegal and Sudan — will take place at the Amman Stadium in Zanzibar. In contrast, the final group game against Congo is set for the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

SUPER EAGLES B FOR 8^TH AFRICAN NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP

Goalkeepers: Henry Ozoemena Ani (Enyimba FC); Nurudeen Badmus (Kwara United); Lawal Mustapha (Shooting Stars)

Defenders: Sodiq Ismaila (Remo Stars); Bankole Afeez (Kwara United); Taiwo Abdulrafiu (Rivers United); Uzondu Harrison (Ikorodu City); Junior Harrison Nduka (Remo Stars); Ngengen Leonard (Ikorodu City); Steven Mayo Egbe (Rivers United)

Midfielders: Adedayo Olamilekan (Remo Stars); Hadi Haruna (Remo Stars); Otaniyi Taofik (Rivers United); Akanni Qudus (Remo Stars); Michael Tochukwu (Remo Stars); Alex Oyowah (Remo Stars)

Forwards: Anas Yusuf (Nasarawa United); Shola Adelani (Ikorodu City); Sikiru Alimi (Remo Stars); Temitope Vincent (Plateau United); Ijoma Anthony (Abia Warriors); Godwin Obaje (Rangers International); Jabbar Malik (Remo Stars)

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially launched the campaign for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), unveiling the tournament’s official poster and rallying theme, “PAMOJA,” in a high-profile rollout across its digital and broadcast platforms.

Scheduled to take place from August 2 to 30, 2025, CHAN 2024 will make history as the first continental football event to be co-hosted by three East African nations—Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.

The collaboration marks a significant milestone in regional unity and football development on the continent.

At the heart of the campaign is the Swahili word PAMOJA, which translates to “unity.” CAF describes the theme as more than just a slogan—it is a powerful expression of the spirit of togetherness, harmony, and shared ambition that African football represents. The concept reinforces values such as teamwork, solidarity, and collective pride, central to both the sport and African identity.

The newly revealed poster visually captures the vibrancy and energy of African football, adorned with bold motifs and iconic East African landmarks.

From majestic landscapes to cultural symbols, the design brings to life the essence of PAMOJA, celebrating both regional heritage and continental unity.

CHAN, distinct from the Africa Cup of Nations, is exclusively reserved for players active in their respective domestic leagues, spotlighting homegrown talent and providing a platform for emerging stars across Africa.

CAF has announced that the PAMOJA campaign will extend across various media and community platforms, including fan engagement events, digital storytelling, and grassroots football programs.

These initiatives aim to deepen the connection between the tournament and communities across the continent, reinforcing CHAN as a celebration of Africa’s rich footballing ecosystem.

As anticipation builds for CHAN 2024, CAF says the campaign will reflect not just a tournament, but a movement that unites a continent through football.

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