Eagles leave for Morocco on Monday

Nigeria’s trophy –hunting Home-based Senior Team will fly out of the country on Monday night for the 5th African Nations Championship taking place in Morocco, 13th January – 4th February 2018.

CHAN 2018: Eagles are up to the task, Ezenwa boasts

Nigeria's Super Eagles B squad has been involved in different phases of preparation for the 5th African Nations Championship taking place in Morocco 13th January – 4th February 2018.

Part of the team's preparation included participation in the WAFU Cup of Nations tournament which took place in Cape Coast, Ghana in September 2017 (where the team finished as runner –up), participation in the glamour Nigeria Professional Football League Super Six tournament in Kano in December 2017 (which it won) and a series of friendly matches during the last phase of camping in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Captain of the team, Ikechukwu Ezenwa bared his mind to thenff.com on the team's preparation and what to expect at the tournament.

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CHAN 18: Salisu Yusuf unveils Super Eagles 23-man squad

Head Coach of Super Eagles B team, Salisu Yusuf on Tuesday released his final 23-man squad for the 5th African Nations Championship (CHAN) holding in Morocco from January 13 to February 4.

CHAN qualifier: Benin Republic pip Nigeria

Skipper Mama Seibou scored from the penalty spot with four minutes left to put Benin Republic in the driving seat of their 2018 African Nations Championship qualifying fixture against Nigeria.

Home-based Eagles to train twice daily

By Taofeek Babalola

Super Eagles chief coach Salisu Yusuf has revealed to Sportinlens.blogspot.com that Home-based Eagles will be having two training session every day.