2024 CHAN QUALIFIER: NIGERIA SECURES THRILLING 3-0 VICTORY OVER GHANA

The Nigerian Super Eagles B team made a resounding statement in the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier, defeating Ghana’s Black Galaxies 3-0 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria, on December 27, 2024.

The convincing win marked a significant comeback for Nigeria, who had drawn 0-0 with Ghana in the first leg of the qualifier. With this victory, Nigeria has taken a crucial step towards qualifying for the CHAN tournament, scheduled to take place in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania from February 1-28, 2025.

NIGERIA’S DOMINANT PERFORMANCE

Nigeria’s home-based team, led by coaches Daniel Ogunmodede and Fidelis Ilechukwu, put on an impressive display, scoring three goals within 25 minutes. The team’s performance was praised by fans, with many noting that the home-based Eagles played a more cohesive and watchable game than the foreign-based Super Stars.

The Nigerian team dominated possession and created numerous scoring opportunities, with their Ghanaian counterparts struggling to cope with the pace and intensity of the game. The win was a testament to the team’s hard work and dedication, as they look to book their spot in the CHAN tournament.

REACTION FROM COACHES AND PLAYERS

Coach Daniel Ogunmodede expressed his delight with the team’s performance, saying, “I’m proud of the boys for their hard work and dedication. We knew it wouldn’t be an easy game, but we prepared well and executed our game plan perfectly.”

Captain of the Nigerian team, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, also praised his teammates, saying, “We worked together as a team and played for each other. We knew we had to win, and we gave it our all.”

IMPLICATIONS FOR THE CHAN QUALIFIER

With this win, Nigeria has taken a significant step towards qualifying for the CHAN tournament. The team will now face a crucial test in the next round of qualifiers, where they will face off against other top African teams.

The CHAN tournament is a premier international competition for African national teams, featuring players who are based in their domestic leagues. The tournament provides a platform for African teams to showcase their talent and compete against the best teams on the continent.

Nigeria’s 3-0 victory over Ghana in the 2024 CHAN qualifier was a resounding statement of intent from the home-based Eagles. With their dominant performance, the team has taken a crucial step towards qualifying for the CHAN tournament. As the qualifiers continue, Nigerian fans will be eagerly watching to see if their team can book their spot in the tournament and make a deep run in the competition.