Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles has secured its spot in the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) after beating Ghana’s Black Galaxies 3-1 during the qualifying match.
After a goalless first leg in Accra, the Eagles B took control of the return match, scoring three goals in the first half to end Ghana’s chances of booking a place in the tournament.
During the game played at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, on Saturday, the Ghanaian team scored a consolation goal in the second half.
Sodiq Ismail and Nduka Junior from Remo Stars put Nigeria ahead within the first 22 minutes, and Rangers’ Kazeem Ogunleye added a third goal in the 25th minute.
Ghana’s Stephen Amankuna scored in the 73rd minute, but it was only a consolation as Nigeria held on to secure their place in the tournament.
This victory was particularly sweet for the Super Eagles B, as it came against a Ghana side that had previously denied them CHAN qualification in 2008 and 2022.
Nigeria will now compete in the 2025 CHAN, co-hosted by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania from February 1 to 25.
At the tournament, the team will aim to better their previous best performance, which saw them finish as runners-up in 2018.
