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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The home-based Super Eagles were held to a 2-2 draw by Zanzibar in a pre 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN, friendly on Thursday.<\/p>\n

Through goals from Nasarawa United striker, Anas Yusuf, and Adedayo Olamilekan.<\/p>\n

Zanzibar, however, fought back after the break to earn a share of the spoils.<\/p>\n

Zanzibar, and Nigeria battled to a 0-0 draw in their first friendly on Monday.<\/p>\n

The Home Eagles will now shift attention to their first game at the CHAN 2024 finals against defending champions Senegal.<\/p>\n

The Group D encounter will hold at the Amman Stadium, Zanzibar next week Tuesday.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. The home-based Super Eagles were held to a 2-2 draw by Zanzibar in a pre 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN, friendly on Thursday. Through goals from Nasarawa United striker, Anas Yusuf, and Adedayo Olamilekan. Zanzibar, however, fought back after the break to earn a share of the spoils. 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