- Junior Nduka has vowed to lead the home-based Super Eagles to win the CHAN 2025 title
- The Remo Stars defender is inspired by the recent $100,000 rewards given to the Super Falcons and D’Tigress
- Nigeria is set to face Senegal on Tuesday as the team returns to CHAN after missing the previous two editions
Home-based Super Eagles defender, Junior Nduka, has promised Nigerians that the team will fight to bring home the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) title.
Nduka admitted that the home-based Super Eagles are under pressure to replicate the successes of Nigeria’s women’s teams.
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The Super Falcons recently staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Morocco 3-2 in the WAFCON final, claiming a record-extending 10th continental title.
Similarly, D’Tigress made history by winning their fifth consecutive AfroBasket title, beating Mali 78-64 in Abidjan to cement their dominance in African women’s basketball.
Nduka inspired by Falcons and D’Tigress’
Speaking ahead of their group stage clash with Senegal on Tuesday, the Remo Stars player said the squad is motivated by the recent triumphs of D’Tigress and the Super Falcons.
Players of both teams received $100,000 cash rewards, national honours, and apartments from President Bola Tinubu for their historic victories.
Some other Super Falcons players also received added incentives from their state, as the Governor of Imo State gave out N30 million to indigenes who were part of the victorious Falcons team.
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Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has rewarded Super Falcons defender Oluwatosin Demehin with ₦30 million and a fully furnished apartment in Akure.
Reflecting on these achievements, Nduka said:
“To our fellow Nigerians, I know the expectations are high because we’ve been doing well in sports, and we’ll try our best not to let them down. Our female teams have lifted the country’s name high, and we want to do the same.”
Super Eagles return to CHAN with bold ambitions
Nigeria is making a long-awaited return to the CHAN tournament after missing the last two editions.
Known for their attacking style and strong domestic talents, the home-based Super Eagles, led by coach Eric Chelle, are aiming to make a statement against defending champions Senegal.
According to Hepa Kenya, the upcoming clash against Senegal will be critical for the team, as a win would boost Nigeria’s chances of advancing to the knockout stage and re-establish them as a top contender for the title.
Beyond national pride, players like Nduka are openly eyeing the presidential rewards that have become a trend for victorious Nigerian teams.
“It’s a good record for the country, and we hope to consolidate on that,” Nduka said.
The Remo Stars defender is hinting that the team hopes to earn the same recognition and $100,000 reward that President Tinubu granted the Falcons and D’Tigress.
Chelle names strong squad for CHAN
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Head Coach Eric Chelle has named a strong 23-man team for the upcoming 2025 African Nations Championships (CHAN).
Team captain Junior Harrison Nduka, defender Sikiru Alimi, and forward Godwin Obaje made the squad for the 8th edition of the tournament set from August 2 to 30 in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
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