Ogunmodede Favors Nigerian National Team to Triumph over Senegal in Their First Match at CHAN 2024
Nigeria's Home-Based Super Eagles Ready for CHAN 2024 Showdown Against Senegal
The Home-based Super Eagles, also known as Super Eagles B, are gearing up for their 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) campaign, set to take place this year. In their opening group match, they will face defending champions Senegal.
Under the guidance of coach Eric Chelle, the team has been focusing on a possession-based, high-pressing style. However, recent friendlies have highlighted the need for tactical flexibility against defensively solid teams like Senegal. Assistant coach Daniel Ogunmodede has expressed confidence that the squad is ready and not intimidated by Senegal [2].
Preparations for the tournament have seen the team play back-to-back friendlies against Zanzibar, with the last match ending in a 2-2 draw. This result signaled readiness but also highlighted areas needing improvement before the big match at the Amman Stadium in Zanzibar [3][5].
Chelle has faced criticisms about squad selection, particularly the heavy inclusion of players from Remo Stars. However, he defends his choices, citing player fit with his philosophy. Experts suggest broadening the squad base and developing alternative attacking strategies to counter Senegal’s tactical strength [1][3].
Ejike Uzoenyi, the Most Valuable Player at the 2014 CHAN tournament, is a key figure in the Super Eagles B squad. His CHAN exploits helped him secure a spot in the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Uzoenyi was also a part of the victorious 2013 Africa Cup of Nations team [4].
The CHAN tournament this year offers a record $10.4 million prize pool, according to the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Notably, Kenya has banned vuvuzelas, whistles, and loudspeakers from their stadiums for CHAN 2024 [6].
South Africa's coach has expressed hopes for a better outing against Nigeria after a win over Senegal [7]. The home-based Super Eagles will face Senegal next Tuesday in their first match of the CHAN 2024 tournament.
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The Home-based Super Eagles, representing Nigeria in the CHAN 2024 tournament, will take on defending champions Senegal in their opening match. Coach Eric Chelle has been implementing a possession-based, high-pressing strategy, but tactical flexibility might be crucial against teams like Senegal. Ejike Uzoenyi, a key player from Nigeria, is a part of the Super Eagles B squad, having previously won the Most Valuable Player award at the 2014 CHAN tournament.
