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Nigeria's hopes for a perfect start to their AFCON qualifying campaign were halted as the Super Eagles were held to a goalless draw by Rwanda in Kigali on Tuesday.

Super Eagles maintain position in latest FIFA rankings

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have held onto their 39th position in the latest FIFA world rankings, despite earning four points in...

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Bruno Labbadia makes Nigeria announcement to spark Super Eagles job rumours

In a surprising turn of events, German tactician Bruno Labbadia has taken to social media to hint at his new role as...

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Austin Eguavoen cautions Stanley Nwabali over one aspect of his game

Austin Eguavoen has voiced his displeasure with a recurring issue in the game of Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali—time wasting. Despite escaping a...

Super Eagles’ caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has offered insights into his decision to bench Victor Osimhen and Taiwo Awoniyi during Nigeria’s goalless AFCON 2025 qualifier against Rwanda, as reported by Soccernet.ng. Despite Osimhen being the reigning African Player of the Year, he started the game from the sidelines for the second consecutive match. Eguavoen opted to bring him on as a substitute in the second half, replacing Victor Boniface. Osimhen, who recently joined Galatasaray on loan, struggled to make an impact, unlike his previous game against Benin, where he found the net. Osimhen’s Fitness Concerns In the post-match press conference, Eguavoen explained that his decision was influenced by Osimhen’s fitness issues after a challenging summer, which included a failed transfer to Chelsea and a falling out with Napoli. “Osimhen is our brother, you can’t throw the baby out with the bathwater. We know what he is going through in Napoli. He just moved to Galatasaray and has not been playing active football for a while now,” Eguavoen said. He further emphasized the need to manage Osimhen’s fitness carefully, stating, “We are trying to manage his fitness. He played the last 25 minutes in the previous game, and today we had a word with him that he can’t play 90 minutes or else he will get injured.” Awoniyi and Squad Rotation Eguavoen also addressed his decision to limit Taiwo Awoniyi’s playing time, explaining that squad rotation and player fitness were key factors. “Awoniyi had a few minutes at his club before joining us. We have 23 to 40 players to choose from, but only 11 can start. It’s frustrating, but the bonding is there, and everyone is on board,” Eguavoen remarked. Formation and Tactical Challenges The Super Eagles coach acknowledged the difficulty of making tactical changes given the limited preparation time, having had only a few days of training before facing Benin and Rwanda. “We trained for three or four days before the Benin game and then had to come here. It’s very difficult to change formation,” Eguavoen explained. Confidence in Qualification Despite the challenges surrounding fitness and tactics, Eguavoen expressed confidence in the Super Eagles' ability to secure qualification for AFCON 2025

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Eguavoen reveals why he named Osimhen and Awoniyi on the bench vs Rwanda

Super Eagles’ caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has offered insights into his decision to bench Victor Osimhen and Taiwo Awoniyi during Nigeria’s goalless...

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Super Eagles player ratings: Nigeria held to goalless draw by Rwanda in AFCON qualifiers

The Super Eagles of Nigeria were forced to a 0-0 draw by Rwanda in their second 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...

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No two wins in two games for Austin Eguavoen as Nigeria held to a draw by Rwanda

Nigeria’s hopes for a perfect start to their AFCON qualifying campaign were halted as the Super Eagles were held to a goalless...

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Super Eagles defender Olisah Ndah eager to make the most of national team return

Super Eagles and Orlando Pirates defender, Olisah Ndah, has expressed his excitement about being recalled to the Nigerian national team after a...

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Can Nigeria still qualify for World Cup 2026?

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are facing a daunting task in their quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Why Eguavoen should remain Technical Director after AFCON

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Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong backs Eguavoen

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has publicly backed Augustine Eguavoen to lead Nigeria to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The...

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Troost-Ekong praises super Eagles players after 3:0 thumping of Benin Republic

Captain William Ekong has praised the Super Eagles after their convincing 3-0 win over Benin in their opening 2025 AFCON qualifying match.

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Super Eagles maintain position in latest FIFA rankings

Bruno Labbadia makes Nigeria announcement to spark Super Eagles job rumours

Austin Eguavoen cautions Stanley Nwabali over one aspect of his game

Eguavoen reveals why he named Osimhen and Awoniyi on the bench vs Rwanda

Super Eagles player ratings: Nigeria held to goalless draw by Rwanda in AFCON qualifiers

No two wins in two games for Austin Eguavoen as Nigeria held to a draw by Rwanda

Super Eagles defender Olisah Ndah eager to make the most of national team return

Can Nigeria still qualify for World Cup 2026?

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong backs Eguavoen

Troost-Ekong praises super Eagles players after 3:0 thumping of Benin Republic

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