Super Eagle Camp Ahead Of Benin, Rwanda Matches

Super Eagles Commence Training in Abidjan Ahead of Crucial AFCON Qualifiers.

The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, has officially opened its training camp in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, as they prepare for two vital 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda.

The team’s interim manager, Augustine Eguavoen, who recently returned from medical leave in Belgium, led the coaching staff in welcoming the first two players to arrive in camp. Defender Victor Collins from Nasarawa United and midfielder Alhassan Yusuf of the New England Revolution arrived in Abidjan on Monday morning.

Collins, the only home-based player selected in the 23-man squad, is receiving his first call-up for these qualifiers. Eguavoen aims to bolster the Super Eagles’ defensive options with Collins’ inclusion. Yusuf, on the other hand, brings valuable experience from his time with the New England Revolution.

The rest of the squad is expected to join Collins and Yusuf later on Monday, with training sessions scheduled to commence on Tuesday. Eguavoen’s coaching team, including assistants Ilechukwu and Ogunmodede, will ensure a well-organized camp ahead of the crucial match against Benin Republic on Thursday.

Nigeria heads into the encounter with a clear objective: to secure at least a draw to confirm their spot in the 2025 AFCON tournament in Morocco. Currently leading Group D with ten points, the Super Eagles require just one more point to guarantee their qualification, putting them out of reach of their final-day opponents, Rwanda.

Following the match against Benin, the Super Eagles will return to Nigeria via a chartered flight to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. They will then host Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on November 18 for the final match of their AFCON 2025 qualifying campaign.

Eguavoen’s squad is well-positioned to secure qualification, but the team must remain focused to achieve their goal. With the right combination of experience and youth, the Super Eagles are poised to make a strong showing in the 2025 AFCON tournament.

As the team begins their training camp, Nigerian football fans will be eagerly awaiting the outcome of these crucial qualifying matches. With qualification within reach, the Super Eagles are on the cusp of making history and bringing pride to the nation.

The stage is set for an exciting conclusion to the AFCON 2025 qualifying campaign. Will the Super Eagles secure their spot in Morocco and make a deep run in the tournament? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – the team’s dedication and determination will be on full display in Abidjan and Uyo.

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• Freedomonline – Eight Eagles players arrive Abidjan for Rwanda
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