Nigerian football fans have taken to popular social media platform X to express their delight after Super Eagles team B – the CHAN Eagles defeated Ghana to qualify for the 2025 African Nations Championship.
The CHAN Eagles defeated the Black Galaxies of Ghana 3-1 on aggregate on Saturday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium
The fans praised the resilience and determination of the team as they qualify for the tournament for the first time since 2018.
While some appreciated the boys, others hyped Daniel Ogunmodede and Fidelis Ilechukwu for proving their mettle with the CHAN Eagles.
Fans were delighted that the CHAN Eagles gave the country an end of the year gift at the expense of its eternal rival – Ghana.
See reactions below
Bayo Adegboyega:
“Congratulations to the CHAN Eagles on their qualification for the 2025 Africa Nations Championship billed to come up in February in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.”
“Let’s go get the job done in the East lads. Enjoy the victory.”
Oladimeji Oshode:
“Congrats to Coaches @CoachDan_Ijabal and @FidelisILE for leading and qualifying the CHAN Eagles for the 8th instalment of the African Nations Championship.”
I.David:
“The CHAN Eagles played fantastically well, dominating the first half and maintaining a balanced performance in the second half. Kudos to the coaching crew and the players they deserve this sweet victory. Congratulations to @CoachDan_Ijabal and @FidelisILE”
Wizz Poll
“I love what Ogunmodede and Ilechukwu represent. They are self starters who have simply gone into the trenches to earn their due. I hope they continue to develop”
Oluwatoyin Ibitoye:
“Thank you so much CHAN @NGSuperEagles for this beautiful end of year gift.”
“Beating Ghana 3-1 to pick the CHAN ticket is such a thrilling feeling”
MaQVintageShop:
“Congratulations 🎊 CHAN Super Eagles 🦅 for qualifying for the Nations Cup.”
They just beat Ghana 🇬🇭 3-1 in Uyo to book a spot in the Championship.”
Yimzy:
“Dear NFF, Please the next Super Eagles friendly game should be against the CHAN Eagles. We want to check something 🙏”
Coach Godwin Odiko:
“CHAN Eagles doing the Lord’s work. Who needs Super Eagles A when we have got Super Eagles B.”
BankyKay:
“Nigerian chan eagles don feed Ghana with Nigeria jollof. Congrats Nigeria”
The 2025 African Nations Championship will hold in Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya the 1st and 28th February, 2025.