Soccer
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed January 15, 2025, as the date for the official draw of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), Soccernet.ng reports.
The ceremony will take place at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, CAF revealed in a statement on Monday.
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The much-anticipated draw will reveal the group-stage opponents for the Super Eagles B team, as the team makes their return to the tournament after a six-year absence.
Nigeria’s home-based team secured their CHAN spot with an impressive 3-1 aggregate victory over rivals Ghana in the qualifiers.
As preparations begin, head coach Daniel Ogunmodede has called up 26 players for a training camp at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne.
This camp will fine-tune the squad ahead of the tournament, which exclusively features players competing in their domestic leagues.
The 2024 CHAN, scheduled to run from February 1 to February 28, will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
This is Kenya’s first time hosting a continental football competition after failed attempts in 1996 and 2018.
Recent progress on stadium upgrades at Kasarani and Nyayo has eased concerns about Kenya’s readiness, while co-hosts Uganda and Tanzania have met CAF’s requirements.
Nigeria’s best CHAN performances include a third-place finish in South Africa in 2014 and a runners-up position in 2018, where they fell to Morocco in the final.
Despite these achievements, the Super Eagles B are yet to lift the trophy, a record they will aim to change in this edition.
The tournament will feature 18 teams, including heavyweights like reigning champions Senegal, Morocco, DR Congo, and Zambia.
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