The CHAN Eagles tonight beat NPFL front runners Remo Stars 2-1 ahead of Sunday’s Showdown against arch-rivals Ghana.
Isaac Saviour from Enugu Rangers gave the home-based Super Eagles the perfect start after just two minutes after he was set up by striker Sikiru Alimi.
The CHAN Eagles doubled their advantage on 75 minutes through Samuel Ayarinde with an assist by veteran Rabiu Ali.
Remo Stars pulled a goal back via Victor Iboro late on.
Nigeria take on hosts Ghana Sunday in the first leg of a final playoff for the 2025 CHAN with the return tie six days later in Uyo.
CHAN Eagles Starting XI (4-3-3) tonight: Henry – Sodiq, Nduka, Onyebuchi, Imoh – Jide, Zayaad, Isaac; – Anas, Sodiq, Alimi
The winner of the chan qualifier wil be determined by the result in the first leg . Not the second leg. As Ghana wil score in the second leg in uyo .