NSC Rewards Super Eagles B After CHAN Qualification

The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has fulfilled a personal promise of N10 million donation to the Super Eagles B team for qualifying for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN).

The home-based Eagles defeated Ghana’s Black Galaxies 3-1 on Saturday in Uyo to secure qualification for the CHAN, scheduled to hold in February 2025 in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.

The NSC Director General, Bukola Olopade, had initially expressed the intention to personally reward the team for a win. However, in a remarkable display of leadership, Dikko interceded, insisting on taking up the gesture himself.

“Before the game, I made a personal pledge to reward the team if they emerged victorious,” Olopade said. “When I shared this with the NSC chairman, Malam Shehu Dikko, he immediately applauded the idea.”

“But insisted that he would make the donation himself as a sign of solidarity and appreciation for the players’ efforts.”

The CHAN Super Eagles delivered a stellar performance in front of an electrified crowd at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.

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Sodiq Ismaila opened scoring in the 18th minute, followed swiftly by goals from Nduka Junior and Saviour Isaac in the 21st and 25th minutes, respectively. Ghana got their consolation goal through Stephen Amenkona in the 71st minute of the game.

The last time Nigeria played in the CHAN competition was in 2018. After six years, Nigeria has now qualified for the next edition. Daniel Ogunmodede and Fidelis Ilechukwu’s leadership helped secure the spot in their first outing with the Super Eagles B team.

The 2025 CHAN tournament, which exclusively features players competing in Africa, will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania from February 1st – 28th February, 2025.