The home-based Super Eagles B were held to a pulsating goalless draw by Zanzibar in a friendly encounter on Tuesday as part of their build-up to the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).
The match, played in a high-tempo atmosphere, saw new additions to the squad—including midfielder Michael Tochukwu, fullbacks Taiwo Abdulrafiu and Leonard Ngenge, and striker Anthony Ijoma—make strong impressions.
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Coach Eric Chelle’s side featured as many as six starters from NPFL champions Remo Stars, reflecting his strategy of building the squad’s core around the league-winning team.
Nigeria, drawn in a challenging CHAN group alongside Senegal, Equatorial Guinea and Uganda.
The Zanzibar friendlies are to fine-tune tactics ahead of their campaign.
The Eagles will face Zanzibar again on Thursday in their final test match before heading into the tournament proper this weekend.
