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Nigeria’s national football team, Super Eagles, will begin preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers on September 1.
The Super Eagles are scheduled to face the Cheetahs of Benin Republic and Amavubi of Rwanda in crucial qualifying matches.
Players are expected to arrive at team camp starting September 1 to begin training for upcoming matches.
Nigeria will host its West African neighbour, the Republic of Benin, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Saturday, September 7.
Benin Republic coach Gernot Rohr gestures on the touchline. (Photo by ISSOUF SANOGO/AFP via Getty Images)
After the home game, the team will travel to Kigali to face Rwanda three days later on September 10.
The Super Eagles will play away at the newly refurbished Amahoro Stadium, marking an important event for both teams in their quest to qualify for the AFCON.
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is yet to announce a substantial head coach for the Super Eagles ahead of these matches.
The Federation has recently been linked with several coaches, including Herve Renard and Olof Anderson.
Sweden’s Olof Janne Andersson. (Photo by Dave Winter/Icon Sport via Getty Images)
Although it is yet to make an official announcement, the NFF is exploring options to find a perfect candidate to guide the Super Eagles through the 2025 AFCON qualifiers and beyond.
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