The Super Eagles will be making their debut at the third edition of the 16-nation Championship of African Nations (CHAN) between January the 11 and February 1, 2014. It is a tournament designed specifically for players plying their trade in their domestic leagues.

Tunisia beat Angola 3-0 in the final of the last edition of the tournament in Sudan in February 2011. Unfortunately, the reigning champions failed to qualify for next year’s edition in South Africa and will be unable to defend their title.

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has done his best to lower the nation’s expectations on winning CHAN, as well he should. The Eagles are in the tough Group A comprising hosts South Africa, Mozambique and Mali.

Group B features Zimbabawe, Uganda, Burkina Faso and Morocco. Group C has Ghana, Congo, Libya and Ethiopia. To compete in Group D are DR Congo, Gabon, Burundi and Mauritania. This is probably the most open group in the tournament. Groups A and B are based in Cape Town, while Groups C and D are based in Manguang and Polokwane, respectively.



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