Coach Eric Chelle has officially announced the final 23-man squad for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN), with Remo Stars Sports Club leading the contribution of players.
Nine players from the Ikenne-based club made the final list, reflecting their growing influence in the domestic game and trust from the technical crew.
The squad, made up entirely of home-based talents, blends youth with experience and will represent Nigeria at the continental tournament where only players active in their country’s domestic league are eligible.
Full Squad:
Goalkeepers
- Henry Ozoemena Ani (Enyimba FC)
- Nurudeen Badmus (Kwara United)
- Lawal Mustapha (Shooting Stars SC)
Defenders
- Sodiq Ismaila (Remo Stars SC)
- Bankole Afeez (Kwara United)
- Taiwo Abdulrafiu (Rivers United FC)
- Uzondu Harrison (Ikorodu City FC)
- Junior Harrison Nduka (Remo Stars SC)
- Ngene Leonard (Ikorodu City FC)
- Stephen Mayo (Rivers United FC)
Midfielders
- Adedayo Olamilekan (Remo Stars SC)
- Alex Oyowah (Remo Stars SC)
- Hadi Haruna (Remo Stars SC)
- Otaniyi Taofik (Rivers United FC)
- Michael Tochukwu (Remo Stars SC)
- Akanni Qudus (Remo Stars SC)
Forwards
- Ana’s Yusuf (Nasarawa United FC)
- Shola Adelani (Ikorodu City FC)
- Sikiru Alimi (Remo Stars SC)
- Temitope Vincent (Plateau United FC)
- Ijoma Anthony (Abia Warriors)
- Godwin Obaje (Rangers International FC)
- Jabbar Malik (Remo Stars SC)
The team’s composition highlights the strength of Nigeria's domestic league, with Remo Stars, Rivers United, and Ikorodu City among the clubs contributing multiple players.
As the CHAN 2025 tournament approaches, the focus will now shift to final preparations and warm-up matches. Expectations are high that this crop of home-grown talent will fly the Nigerian flag with pride and deliver on the big stage.
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