CHAN 2025: Eric Chelle Names 35-Man Provisional Squad for Super Eagles

Head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has released a 35-man provisional squad for Nigeria’s B team in preparation for the 8th edition of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) set to take place in August 2025.

The tournament, which features only players active in their respective domestic leagues, will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.

Nigeria has been drawn into Group D alongside defending champions Senegal, Sudan, and Congo, as 19 countries compete for continental glory.

Full Provisional Squad:

Goalkeepers:
Henry Ani, Lawal Mustapha, Ebenezer Harcourt, Kayode Bankole, Nurudeen Badmus

Defenders:
Bankole Afeez, Taiwo Abdulrafiu, Uzondu Harrison, Sodiq Ismaila, Waliu Ojewole, Ngengen Leonard, Ifeanyi Onyebuchi, Stephen Manyo Egbe, Junior Nduka, Mohammed Kabiru

Midfielders:
Saviour Isaac, Musa Zayyad, Haddi Haruna, Adebayo Olamilekan, Adejoh Ojonugwa, Otaniyi Taofik, Papa Daniel Mustapha, Adam Aminu, Michael Tochukwu

Attackers:
Shola Adelani, Sikiru Alimi, Temitope Vincent, Ijoma Anthony, Anas Yusuf, Adamu Abubakar, Atule Joseph, Ayomide Cole, Sunday Megwo, Aniekeme Okon, Godwin Obaje

The final squad list will be trimmed ahead of the tournament kickoff. Nigeria will aim to make a strong impression as they pursue their first CHAN title.