The Super Eagles B team secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over NPFL side Remo Stars in a friendly match at the Remo Stars Complex in Ikenne, Ogun State, on Wednesday.
This win was an important part of their preparations for the upcoming 2024 CHAN qualifiers against Ghana’s Black Galaxies.
Super Eagles B XI vs Remo Stars:
- Goalkeeper: Henry
- Defenders: Sodiq, Nduka, Onyebuchi, Imoh
- Midfielders: Jide, Zayaad, Isaac
- Forwards: Anas, Sodiq, Alimi
Isaac Saviour and Samuel Ayarinde scored for the Eagles, with experienced midfielder Rabiu Ali providing a key assist. The match started brightly, with Saviour putting the Eagles ahead in the 2nd minute, firing home a well-controlled shot after a smart assist from Sikiru Alimi.
🚨INSIDE THE SUPER EAGLES B CAMP
The team defeated Remo Stars 2-1 with goals by Isaac Saviour and Samuel Ayanrinde
Here is the recap ⬇️ #MTPxCHAN pic.twitter.com/N9W5Ie4URt
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In the 75th minute, Ayarinde doubled the lead, finishing off a precise pass from Rabiu Ali. Although Remo Stars pulled one back in the 90th minute through Iboro Victory, Super Eagles B held firm to secure the 2-1 win.
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All 29 players are still in camp, but Coach Augustine Eguavoen, assisted by Daniel Ogunmodede and Fidelis Illechukwu, will trim the squad to the final 22-man list this week.
The @NGSuperEagles B team, the CHAN Eagles, have been in Ikenne preparing for the #CHANq against the Black Galaxies of Ghana.
They’ve played three test games so far.
✅️ 1-0 win over Grassrunners
✅️ 5-0 win over EmmyDinho FC
✅️ 5-1 win over D12 FC#soarsupereagles pic.twitter.com/Ew1WhwqgOZ— 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) December 12, 2024
The first leg of the CHAN qualifiers between Ghana and Nigeria will take place in Accra at 5 PM on Sunday, 22 December.
