The Super Eagles B team wrapped up an intense Thursday training session at the iconic Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, focusing heavily on penalty kick preparation.
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According to softfootball.com, the session, held under floodlights, aimed to cover all facets of the game, from goalkeeping and defending to attacking and finishing.
Led by coaches Daniel Ogunmodede and Fidelis Ilechukwu, the NPFL stars spent hours fine-tuning their skills. To cap off the session, each of the 23 players took turns practising penalty kicks, a crucial exercise given the stakes of their upcoming match.
Last weekend’s first-leg CHAN qualifier against the Ghanaian Black Galaxies ended in a goalless draw in Accra. With the away goals rule no longer in effect, Saturday’s second-leg clash at the Nest of Champions in Uyo could go to penalties if it ends in another stalemate.
Despite this possibility, Assistant Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu kept the mood light during training, jokingly reminding the players:
“We’re not saying Saturday’s match will end in a draw, oo!”
The Black Galaxies are set to arrive in Uyo today (Friday), traveling by road after landing at Port Harcourt Airport. This update was confirmed by NFF Director of Communications, Dr. Ademola Olajire.
The Road Ahead
The winner of Saturday’s encounter will advance to the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), which will be co-hosted by Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda. The victor is slated to play its group-stage matches in Tanzania.
With tensions high and the pressure mounting, both teams are leaving nothing to chance. For the Super Eagles B, their exhaustive preparation underscores their determination to secure a ticket to the continental championship. Fans at the Nest of Champions are in for an electrifying showdown.
Led by coaches Daniel Ogunmodede and Fidelis Ilechukwu, the NPFL stars spent hours fine-tuning their skills. To cap off the session, each of the 23 players took turns practising penalty kicks, a crucial exercise given the stakes of their upcoming match.
Last weekend’s first-leg CHAN qualifier against the Ghanaian Black Galaxies ended in a goalless draw in Accra. With the away goals rule no longer in effect, Saturday’s second-leg clash at the Nest of Champions in Uyo could go to penalties if it ends in another stalemate.
Despite this possibility, Assistant Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu kept the mood light during training, jokingly reminding the players:
“We’re not saying Saturday’s match will end in a draw, oo!”
The Black Galaxies are set to arrive in Uyo today (Friday), traveling by road after landing at Port Harcourt Airport. This update was confirmed by NFF Director of Communications, Dr. Ademola Olajire.
The Road Ahead
The winner of Saturday’s encounter will advance to the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), which will be co-hosted by Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda. The victor is slated to play its group-stage matches in Tanzania.
With tensions high and the pressure mounting, both teams are leaving nothing to chance. For the Super Eagles B, their exhaustive preparation underscores their determination to secure a ticket to the continental championship. Fans at the Nest of Champions are in for an electrifying showdown.
