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CHAN Qualifier: Super Eagles held to goalless draw against Ghana
The Super Eagles B endured a frustrating outing on Sunday as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana’s Black Galaxies in the first leg of their African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Despite extensive preparations, the home-based Eagles struggled to find cohesion and create meaningful scoring chances in a match characterized by limited attacking opportunities.
Ghana dominated the early stages, threatening the Nigerian defense, but the Eagles managed to hold firm.
Sikiru Alimi’s free-kick, which sailed over the bar just before halftime, was Nigeria’s best chance in a lackluster performance.
The Eagles’ struggles in the final third highlighted their inability to capitalize on key moments.
The second leg of the encounter is scheduled for December 28 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, where Nigeria will aim to secure victory and qualification for the 2025 CHAN, set to take place in Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda in February.
The CHAN tournament is a biennial competition exclusively for professional players active in their domestic leagues, offering a platform to showcase local talent on an international stage.