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Super Eagles Coach Invites 30 Home-Based Players for CHAN Qualification
Super Eagles Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has invited 30 home-based players to camp as Nigeria steps up preparations for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers. The tournament, reserved for players in domestic leagues, will take place in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania in February 2025.
Kano Pillars veteran midfielder Rabiu Ali, who has scored eight goals this season, leads the list of invitees. Other key players include Remo Stars goalkeeper Kayode Bankole, Rivers United defender Steven Mayo, and Abia Warriors forward Sunday Megwo.
The players are expected to report to camp at the Remo Stars Sports Institute in Ogun State on Wednesday, December
4. The team will prepare for their first-leg match against Ghana’s Black Stars B, scheduled for December 22 at the Accra Sports Stadium. The second leg will follow on December 28 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo.
Squad Breakdown
Goalkeepers: Henry Ozoemena (Enyimba), Kayode Bankole (Remo Stars), Nurudeen Badmus (Kwara United).
Defenders: Ismail Sadiq (Remo Stars), Waliu Ojewole (Ikorodu City), Imo Obot (Enyimba), Steven Mayo (Rivers United), and others.
Midfielders: Rabiu Ali (Kano Pillars), Kazeem Ogunleye (Rangers International), Jide Fatokun (Remo Stars), and others.
Forwards: Anas Yusuf (Nasarawa United), Sunday Megwo (Abia Warriors), Sikiru Alimi (Remo Stars), and others.
Eguavoen expressed confidence in the abilities of the local players, emphasizing their role in securing Nigeria’s qualification for CHAN 2025.
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Ex-Football Manager, Mick Brown Shares His Insights On Ola Aina’s Future
Former Team Chief Scout, Mick Brown shares his insights on Player Ola Aina’s future with Nottingham Forest. Aina is one of the sought players for the January window transfer. The player captured the eyes of many international teams and was even linked to Manchester City.
However it seems Nottingham Forest might just be the team to get the player, the team is eager to sign a contract as Aina’s contract is about to expire.
Mick Brown Commented o this situation “They’re desperate to get him tied down. I’d expect those talks to progress quickly, and I think they’ll be edging closer to that agreement. From what I know, he’s very happy there and they want him to stay, so it’s a no-brainer.”
“He’s strong defensively, gets his foot in to win the ball, and he can play going forward, he’s a good technician, and he’s done brilliantly.”
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Carlo Ancelotti Criticizes Vinicius Junior’s Two-Match Ban as Unfair
Real Madrid Manager, Carlo Ancelotti calls out the La Liga match against Valencia. A two-match ban was given to player Vinicius Junior during the match with a red card. Ancelotti stated that the move was unfair and uncalled for.
Vinicius was sent out during Real Madrid’s 2-1 victory at Mestalla on Friday. The sudden ban now means the player will be out of the Las Palmas and Real Valladolid match.
Ancelotti comments “Both he and I hear what happens in the stadiums, the insults… the ban is not right.”
“I’m tired because when people talk about Vinicius provoking (people), they’re deflecting from the insults he receives from everyone.”
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Kelechi Iheanacho’s Agent Denies Al Ahly Transfer Rumors
Kelechi Iheanacho’s agent, Roger Wittman, has swiftly shut down rumors linking the Nigerian forward to Egyptian football powerhouse Al Ahly ahead of the winter transfer window.
Recent reports had suggested that Al Ahly was keen on securing Iheanacho’s services, but Wittman dismissed these claims, stating that no representatives from the club had reached out to discuss the potential move.
“No one from Egypt has contacted us to talk about the footballer, so the news is completely false,” he said in an interview with AS.
Iheanacho, who made the move to La Liga side Sevilla, has found it difficult to secure a regular spot in the first team.
He is yet to make an impact, failing to register any goals or assists in his nine league appearances for the Rojiblancos.
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