Nigeria Eyes CHAN Return After Two Editions in the Cold

The Nigerian CHAN Eagles have temporarily suspended their training camp as interim coach works to finalize the squad for their 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers against Ghana’s Black Galaxies.

The much-anticipated Jollof Derby, a two-legged clash, will be contested over the Christmas period. The stakes couldn’t be higher, with the winner securing a place at the CHAN tournament co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.

For Nigeria, this is more than just a rivalry game—it’s redemption. The team has missed the last two CHAN tournaments, including a painful 2022 playoff elimination at the hands of Ghana. Determined to make a statement, the Eagles are leaving no stone unturned in their preparations.

Victor Collins, one of the hopefuls vying for a spot in the final squad, revealed the current pause in activities while speaking to Brila.net.

“They have not announced the list; we are waiting for it. The next time we all assemble will be when the final list is out. So I’m in Nasarawa now,” said Collins.

The first leg of the derby will take place in Ghana between December 20 and 22, with the return leg set for a week later in Nigeria.