Shola Adelani of Ikorodu City and Adedayo Olamilekan of Remo Stars have expressed immense pride after earning places in the Super Eagles B squad for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Both players see the call-up as a pivotal step in their careers and a chance to chase continental success.
"It is a dream come true for me," said Adelani, recalling the moment he received confirmation from the Nigeria Football Federation. He praised head coach Eric Chelle’s demanding yet encouraging approach, noting, "if you are not a warrior you can’t be a footballer."
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Olamilekan spoke movingly of past setbacks at U‑17 and U‑23 levels. "I was dropped at the Under 17 and Under 23 camp… but I had to pick myself up," he said. Now, having earned coach Chelle’s trust, he declared firmly that the team isn’t content with silver again "we are not just satisfied with placing second because we have our sight on the title."
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Both players highlighted the squad’s readiness following intensive training at the Remo Stars Sports Institute in Ogun State. They join a team drawn from across the domestic league, unified in purpose and ambition.
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We applaud Shola Adelani and Adedayo Olamilekan for embracing this moment with conviction and clarity. Their journey—from youth disappointments to senior call-up is a testament to resilience, discipline, and belief.
Coach Chelle’s message to speak as warriors resonates deeply. It speaks to a philosophy that values courage, persistence, and accountability. Adelani’s admiration for that ethos shows he is not only a player but a student of the game’s mindset.
Olamilekan’s story matters too. In our view, setbacks at youth level are not dead ends—they are catalysts. His perseverance has earned this moment. For both players, seizing this opportunity can signal a broader message: with determination, the pathway to national representation is open.
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Their ambition to lift the CHAN trophy reflects a collective hunger. Nigeria has previously finished second in 2018 and third in 2014. Now, with this squad’s blend of physicality, cohesion, and self-belief, we see real potential to break that pattern.
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If Adelani and Olamilekan thrive, their rise could mark a shift: domestic league performers transforming into national heroes. We believe this squad has the character and energy to do just that.
From training ground to tournament pitch, this is their chance—and Nigeria’s moment—to turn ambition into achievement.
Did You Know?
Adelani was one of seven forwards named in Nigeria’s final 23-man Super Eagles B squad for the CHAN tournament.
Nigeria’s CHAN squad features an unusual backbone: nine players are drawn from NPFL champions Remo Stars. third and second respectively without capturing the title yet.
Sekou Chelle only took over the Super Eagles B side in July 2025, making this his first [tournament](https://agf-wiki.dk/index.php/Bruger:Lewis22V04812) at the helm.
The CHAN 2024 tournament runs from August 2 to August 30, with Nigeria drawn in Group D alongside Senegal, Sudan, and Congo.