The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been drawn in Group C of the 2016 Championship of African Nations (CHAN) to be hosted by Rwanda early next year.

In a colourful ceremony held in the capital city of Kigali on Sunday evening with President Paul Kagame as special guest, the Eagles were drawn alongside Tunisia, Niger republic and Guinea in group C of the competition.

Hosts Rwanda have their hands full with Cote d’Ivoire, Gabon and Morocco in Group A as they look to make the knockout phase for the first time.

Group A will be based at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Group B in Butare, Group C at the Nyamirambo Stadium, also in Kigali with Gisenyi hosting Group D.

Libya were the defending champions but failed to qualify for the 2016 final, and for the third straight edition, the previous winner won’t be able to defend their crown.

Only Zimbabwe and DR Congo have played at the last three editions, with Guinea the only debutants at this year’s edition.

Sunday Oliseh and the Super Eagles will look for improvements in Rwanda. Image: Goal

Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh will be looking to improve on Nigeria’s third place finish in their maiden appearance two years ago in South Africa.

The complete draws:

Group A: Rwanda, Morocco Ivory Coast, Gabon
Group B: DR Congo, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Angola
Group C: Tunisia, Niger, Guinea, Nigeria
Group D: Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Mali

Wow!!!

Can't wait to watch Nigeria vs Tunisia

I thought we are still struggling to qualify for the competition?

I like would like to watch the match

MKO4ever:
I thought we are still struggling to qualify for the competition?

No.Nigeria have qualified for CHAN