Nigeria’s Super Eagles B team settled for a 0-0 stalemate against Zanzibar in a friendly match played on Monday at the Amaan Stadium, NigeriaSoccernet.com can report.
The encounter formed part of the team’s build-up to the upcoming 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), which is slated to run from August 2 to 30.
Although the game ended without goals, it served as a crucial opportunity for head coach Eric Chelle and his technical crew to evaluate various aspects of the squad. The match offered insights into the players’ tactical awareness, defensive structure, and overall team cohesion, all essential factors as the team gears up for the continental competition.
The CHAN tournament, which will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, is a unique championship open only to players competing in their home country leagues. It serves as a platform to spotlight and nurture local football talents across the continent.
Nigeria is scheduled to take on Zanzibar once more on Thursday in a follow-up friendly, as preparations intensify ahead of their CHAN campaign.