US EditionNigeria/Senegal: Super Eagles B Open 2025 CHAN Against Cup Holders Senegal
ZANZIBAR CITY, TANZANIA, AUG 4 – Nigeria's Super Eagles B aim to make a strong return to CHAN using a squad drawn from the domestic league, facing defending champions Senegal in their first-ever CHAN meeting.
- On August 5, Super Eagles B faces Senegal at the 15,000-capacity Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar City in the Group D opener of the 8th African Nations Championship.
- After missing two editions, Nigeria’s past record shows bronze in 2014 and runner-up in 2018, marking a historic return to CHAN.
- Training camps in Ikenne-Remo and Zanzibar, Chelle's 23-man squad, formed solely from Nigeria Professional Football League, trained three weeks and 10 days respectively.
- With Senegal considered favourites, Tuesday’s encounter is the first-ever CHAN meeting between Nigeria and Senegal, adding extra intrigue.
- Christened Pamoja 2024, this edition involves five venues across three host nations, serving as a dress rehearsal for AFCON 2027 in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, with Group D comprising four teams including Congo Brazzaville and Sudan.
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Nigeria/Senegal: Super Eagles B Open 2025 CHAN Against Cup Holders Senegal
Nigeria will on Tuesday, August 5, begin another serious quest for a continental title when the home-based senior men's team, Super Eagles B take on Cup holders Senegal in the opening match of group D of the 8th African Nations Championship.
CHAN 2024: We're determined to beat Home Eagles - Senegal star, Malick
Senegal midfielder, El Hadj Malick has declared the team’s readiness for the clash with Nigeria, DAILY POST reports. Souleymane Diallo’s side won the title three years ago in Algeria. Malick stated that they are determined to retain the trophy, and fulfill expectations back home. “We are determined, we know that Senegalese back at home expect a lot from us,” the player said ahead of the game. Tonight’s encounter will hold at the Amman Stadium, Z…
Lions Defeat Eagles In CHAN Opener 1
Cup-holders Senegal scored with their only shot on goal after a subtle onslaught that teased goalkeeper Lawal Mustapha out of his goalpost, and enabled the Senegalese strikers the opportunity to score the only goal of their The post Lions Defeat Eagles In CHAN Opener 1-0 appeared first on Trending News.
(wiwsport) - wiwsport.com This article was originally published on wiwsport : site n°1 de l'actualité sportif du Sénégal (wiwsport.com).Source article : CHAN 2025 : Senegal launches its defense of the title against Nigeria , Franc enters into the legend
CHAN 2024: Chelle Focused Solely on Senegal Clash, Says 'Step by Step' Approach Key - TV360 Nigeria
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has emphasized that his primary focus is on Nigeria’s opening match against Senegal at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), rather than looking ahead to other group fixtures. Nigeria has been drawn in the same group as Sudan and Congo Brazzaville, alongside reigning champions Senegal. The Eagles are set to face Senegal today (Tuesday) at the Amman Stadium in Zanzibar, with kickoff scheduled for 6 p.m.…
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