Nigeria coach Eric Chelle will watch the President Federation Cup final between Kwara United and Abakaliki FC. The match takes place Saturday at Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos. Chelle plans to scout fresh talent for the upcoming African Nations Championship tournament.
The Malian coach previously picked 10 domestic players for last month's Unity Cup event in London. CHAN features athletes who compete only within their home country leagues. Nigeria faces tough Group D opponents Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Sudan.
Three East African nations will share hosting duties for the competition in August. Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania have prepared venues for the biennial event. Chelle hopes to discover new stars who can strengthen his squad for the continental tournament.
The Federation Cup final gives him a perfect chance to evaluate top Nigerian talent. Both finalist teams have impressed throughout the domestic cup competition. Strong performances at this level often lead to national team call-ups for ambitious players.
The Malian coach previously picked 10 domestic players for last month's Unity Cup event in London. CHAN features athletes who compete only within their home country leagues. Nigeria faces tough Group D opponents Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Sudan.
Three East African nations will share hosting duties for the competition in August. Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania have prepared venues for the biennial event. Chelle hopes to discover new stars who can strengthen his squad for the continental tournament.
The Federation Cup final gives him a perfect chance to evaluate top Nigerian talent. Both finalist teams have impressed throughout the domestic cup competition. Strong performances at this level often lead to national team call-ups for ambitious players.
