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Nigeria's six-year absence from CHAN is likely to make the team face tough opponents in the group stage.
After missing out on a seeded position, the home-based Super Eagles are bracing up for a challenging first round at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).
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According to the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the draw for the tournament will take place at the CAF headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, on Tuesday.
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Nigeria's return to the CHAN after a six-year absence was secured courtesy of a 3-1 aggregate victory over rivals Ghana in the final qualifying round.
However, Nigeria's absence from the tournament has impacted the Super Eagles B seeding.
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CAF's seeding system is based on results from the previous three CHAN editions (2022, 2020, and 2018).
As a result, co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, along with defending champions Senegal, will be placed in Pot 1, guaranteeing them a favourable draw.
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The CHAN, featuring national teams composed of players from their respective domestic leagues, is scheduled to run from February 1 to February 28, 2025.
The home-based Eagles could face some of the continent's strongest locally-based squads in the group stage of the competition.
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