Uyo, Nigeria – Super Eagles assistant coach, Daniel Ogunmodede, has emphasised that current form, not past results, will determine Nigeria’s fate in the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualification.
The Super Eagles B team will face Ghana’s Black Galaxies in the decisive second-leg tie of the final qualifying round at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo today.
Ghana has historically had the upper hand in this rivalry, having denied Nigeria CHAN qualification twice, including their last encounter two years ago. However, Ogunmodede stated that the team is not distracted by past defeats.
“They (Ghana) may be depending on so much history and the times they have been victorious over Nigeria, especially in the CHAN, but we are blind to that,” Ogunmodede said during a press briefing in Uyo.
He assured fans that the team is focused and determined to secure the win needed to book their spot at the continental tournament.
“In camp, we are not allowing any historical talk to distract us. We are focused on achieving the win that will see us qualify for the finals,” he added.
The match promises to be a high-stakes encounter, with Nigeria keen to overturn the past and seal their place in the 2024 CHAN.