CHAN: Home-Based Eagles Will Emulate Super Falcons, D'Tigress Triumphs - Nduka Junior

CHAN: Home-Based Eagles Will Emulate Super Falcons, D'Tigress Triumphs - Nduka Junior

Precious Oham

Captain of the home-based senior men’s team, Nduka Junior, has assured that the recent successful outings of the Super Falcons and D'Tigress will motivate the team as they begin their quest at the 8th African Nations Championship, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Super Eagles B will take on Cup holders Senegal in the opening match of Group B of the 8th African Nations Championship.

The skipper who hailed the heroics of Nigeria's female teams said: "Our women's football team won WAFCON, and our women's basketball team claimed the title - a remarkable achievement for the country. We aim to build on this momentum. " 

The 19 participating countries have been cast into four groups, with groups A, B, and C having five teams, and group D (where Nigeria will feature) having only four, including Cup holders Senegal, as well as Congo and Sudan.