Ghana's Black Galaxies will host Nigeria's Super Eagles B on 22 December 2024 in the first leg of the qualification series.
Sweating it out at the Remo Stars Sports Institute in Ikenne, Ogun State, the 30 invited Nigerian boy, under the supervision of coaches Daniel Ogunmodede and Fidelis Ilechukwu continued their workout for the match.
Only the Enyimba FC duo of goalkeeper Henry Ozoemena and defender Imo Obot were excused from the preparation because of continental engagement.
Both players were in action in Enyimba's 2-2 draw against visiting Zamalek of Egypt in last weekend's CAF Confederation Cup group stage tie in Uyo Akwa Ibom State.
The eventual arrival of the players could add to the intensity of the workout in Ikenne as Nigeria counts down to the first leg against Ghana.
The intense rivalry with Ghana on the field of play aside, the Super Eagles B see this month’s qualifying fixture as an opportunity to regain their pride of place in the hearts of Nigerian ball fans, having missed out on two consecutive editions of CHAN.
Togo ensured Nigeria’s absence from the 2021 finals, with the Hawks gaining a 4-1 win in Togo.
A 2-0 win in Lagos by Nigeria was not enough to overturn the advantage.
In the qualifiers for the last edition hosted by Algeria, the Ghanaian team won 2-0 at home and lost by the same margin in Abuja, only to snatch the ticket after a penalty shootout.
The stage is set for another home-and-away clash between Nigeria and Ghana in the 2024 qualifying.
Winners on aggregate between both nations after the second leg in Uyo on 29 December 2024 will qualify for CHAN 2024 in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda from 1-28 February 2025.
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