League Leaders' Coaches Join Super Eagles Staff for AFCON Qualifiers



In a strategic move to revitalize the Super Eagles' fortunes, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has enlisted the services of two prominent coaches from last season's Nigeria Premier League. Fidelis Ilechukwu of Enugu Rangers and Daniel Ogunmodede of Remo Stars have been appointed as assistant coaches under the guidance of head coach Austin Eguavoen. Their inclusion aims to inject fresh perspectives and tactical acumen into the national team as they embark on crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.

The coaching team will also feature Tomaz Zorec, a Slovenian fitness trainer, who brings a wealth of experience in optimizing athletic performance. Olatunji Baruwa, a specialized goalkeeper coach, and Eboboritse Uwejamomere, a match analyst, will complete the support staff. This newly assembled team is set to steer the Super Eagles through their upcoming qualifiers with a focus on regaining their competitive edge.

The Super Eagles will kick off their qualification campaign with two key fixtures against Benin Republic and Rwanda. The first match will be held on Saturday in Uyo, at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, where the Nigerian team will face the Benin Republic's Cheetahs. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. local time.

Following the clash in Uyo, the team will travel to Kigali on Sunday in preparation for their second qualifier against Rwanda's Amavubi (Bees). This match will take place at the Amahoro Stadium on Tuesday, with a kickoff time of 3 p.m. local time in Rwanda, which corresponds to 2 p.m. Nigerian time.

As the Super Eagles gear up for these vital encounters, the new coaching staff's expertise will be instrumental in navigating the challenges of the qualifiers and propelling the team towards success in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.

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