The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has urged Nigeria’s Super Eagles B team to avoid complacency as they prepare to face Ghana in a decisive African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifying match on Saturday, December 28th,
Olopade emphasised the importance of capitalising on home advantage at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. He urged the players to remain disciplined, determined and tactical throughout the match.
“This is not the time to relax or underestimate the opposition,” Olopade appealed to the team ahead of the tough encounter.
“The team must stay focused and give their best to avoid a repeat of the past disappointment against Ghana. The stakes are high, and the country is counting on them to deliver.“
The first leg of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier ended in a goalless draw in Ghana, leaving everything to play for in the return leg in Uyo. The winner of the match will secure a ticket to the 8th African Nations Championship.
Olopade reminded the team of the bitter experience Nigeria endured during the Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifiers, where the Super Eagles failed to qualify after a goalless draw in Ghana was followed by a home defeat in Abuja.
“This is an opportunity for redemption and to bring pride to the nation,” he added. “I urge the team to stay united, maintain focus, and ensure they secure the victory we need.”
The Super Eagles B, composed of players based in Nigeria, will have the support of the home fans in Uyo, who are expected to cheer the team to victory.
✈️Straight to Uyo and down to business🦅🇳🇬
Preparations for the return leg of our game against the 🇬🇭Black Galaxies this Saturday have begun.
We aim to close the year with qualification for the #CHAN2025#SoarSuperEagles pic.twitter.com/QElxdPyRSA
— 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) December 24, 2024
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