The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has set an ambitious target for the home-based Super Eagles as they prepare to compete in the African Nations Championship (CHAN). After a 12-year absence from the tournament, Gusau has vowed that the team is not merely participating but going with the goal of bringing the trophy home.
Gusau pointed to the team’s resilience and determination, which was evident during their qualification matches against Ghana. He described their performance, particularly in the tough away leg in Accra, as a reflection of the "Nigerian spirit."
“You saw what happened in the last match against Ghana to qualify for the championship. People saw it as a ray of hope for Nigerian football. The match in Ghana was more intense, and the boys stood their ground,” Gusau stated.
To bolster the team’s chances, Gusau outlined a robust preparation plan that includes domestic and foreign camping as well as high-quality friendly matches. “We will camp the players in a place where they can fully concentrate, and then take them for foreign camping. We are committed to giving them all the preparation they deserve,” he assured.
The NFF President also emphasized the significance of using CHAN as a platform to identify local talents who can transition to the senior Super Eagles team. He has tasked the coaching staff with scouting standout players from the tournament for potential elevation.
“Our goal is to return to CHAN as champions after such a long absence. By the grace of God, we will achieve that,” Gusau concluded.
The home-based Super Eagles will now focus on intense preparations as they aim to make a statement on their return to CHAN.
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