Coachless Super Eagles of Nigeria is set to open camp for AFCON 2025 qualifiers.The Nigerian national will commence preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda on September 1.
The team will face Benin Republic on September 7 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, before traveling to Kigali to take on Rwanda three days later.
With the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) yet to announce a substantive head coach, Technical Director Augustine Eguavoen is expected to lead the team for the two games.
The list of invited players for the qualifiers has also not been made public, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the announcement.
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The Super Eagles will be looking to make a strong start to their AFCON 2025 campaign, having won the tournament three times in the past. The team has been without a head coach since the departure of Jose Peseiro, and the NFF has been under pressure to appoint a suitable replacement.
Eguavoen, a former Super Eagles coach, is well-equipped to lead the team on an interim basis, having previously managed the side. However, the NFF’s failure to appoint a substantive head coach has raised concerns among fans and stakeholders.
The AFCON 2025 qualifiers will be a stern test for the Super Eagles, with Benin Republic and Rwanda posing significant threats. The team will need to be at their best to secure maximum points from the two games and set themselves up for a successful campaign.
The Super Eagles prepare to open camp and fans will be eagerly watching to see which players will be selected for the qualifiers. With a talented pool of players to choose from, Eguavoen will have a tough task in selecting his starting lineup.
The AFCON 2025 qualifiers promise to be an exciting and challenging campaign for the Super Eagles. With the team’s preparations set to begin in earnest, fans will be hoping for a strong start to the campaign and a successful journey to the tournament.
