From 2 pm Nigerian time today (Tuesday), the Super Eagles will go up against the Amavubi of Rwanda at the Amahoro National Stadium, Kigali seeking maximum points to consolidate their leadership of Group D of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Last Saturday, the Nigerian national senior football team took their revenge over neighbours, Benin Republic with a 3-0 …

Nigeria’s Super Eagles topped Group D of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers by beating the The Cheetahs of next-door Benin Republic 3-0 in the clash at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, Saturday evening. Libya and Rwanda, the other sides in the group, had ended their Matchday 1 encounter 1-1 on Wednesday …

Interim Super Eagles coach, Austin Eguavoen, has expressed optimism as the camp bubbles with 20 players ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations ((AFCON) qualifiers against the Republic of Benin and Rwanda. The three-time Africa champions are set to face the Cheetahs on 7 September before facing the Amavubi on the road three days later. The Eagles players reported to …

The Cheetahs of Benin Republic head coach, Genort Rohr, has announced a 25-man squad for their 2025 AFCON qualifiers tie against Nigeria in Uyo on 7 September and Libya three days later. Jodel Dossou and Steve Mounie top the list of Rohr’s strikers for the clashes, while he also handed invites to two debutants, Bachirou Sika (Coton FC) and Samadou …

The Super Eagles have been drawn against familiar foes the Benin Republic in the qualification race for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Placed in Group D, the Super Eagles face Benin Republic who defeated them recently in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. In the draw ceremony held in Johannesburg, South Africa on Thursday, Nigeria will also play …