Tag: Benin Republic
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Super Eagles in a must-win show against Rwanda following Zimbabwe-Benin draw
Following the 2-2 draw between Zimbabwe and Benin Republic in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, the Super Eagles of Nigeria are now under pressure to secure all three points against Rwanda in their crucial encounter this evening, writes Nigeriasoccernet.com. The result has left the group wide open, with Benin Republic climbing to the top…
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Rohr Criticizes CAF’s Decision Not to Suspend Libya’s Home Ground After Super Eagles’ Ordeal
Benin Republic coach, Gernot Rohr, has expressed his surprise at the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision not to impose a stadium ban on Libya following the mishandling of the Super Eagles’ visit last month for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Rohr, who guided Nigeria from 2016 to 2021,…
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Rohr Seeks Nigeria’s Help for Benin’s AFCON Hopes
Benin Republic’s head coach, Gernot Rohr, reflected on his team’s 1-1 draw with Nigeria in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers, admitting that missed opportunities left him feeling frustrated, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. While the result was fair, he acknowledged that taking advantage of key moments could have changed the outcome. Rohr now looks to his former team, Nigeria,…
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Start XI: Eguavoen unleashes Osimhen, Lookman and Iwobi as Osho gets his debut
Super Eagles interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen has named his starting XI for tonight’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Benin Republic, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Eguavoen has opted for a 3-4-3 formation, with Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali between the sticks despite getting to camp a day before. Captain William Troost-Ekong will marshal the defence…
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Rohr calls Adilehou for Benin Republic’s AFCON Qualifiers
Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has handed a late call-up to Moise Adilehou for the team’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Nigeria and Libya, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Adilehou replaces injured Ludogorets star Olivier Verdon in the squad. The 29-year-old center-back, who plays for French Ligue 2 club Stade Laval, joined his teammates in…
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Key stats shows why Super Eagles have edge over Benin in crucial qualifier game
Super Eagles will not only be looking forward to seal their place in the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025 today but will be looking to doing in style, maintaining a perfect record against Benin Republic, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. After three wins out of their earlier four games (the only draw being the Matchday…
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Morocco 2025: Eagles gun for three points to assure 2025 AFCON finals ticket
Reigning African vice-champions Nigeria know they will qualify for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations final tournament if they overcome the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign Matchday 5 encounter in Abidjan on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. This knowledge will inform a feisty approach from the first blast of…
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Elahor urges Super Eagles to avoid complacency against Benin in AFCON Qualifier
Former Nigerian international, Friday Elahor, has called on the Super Eagles to maintain focus and not fall into the trap of complacency ahead of their crucial AFCON qualifier against Benin, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Despite needing only a point to seal their spot for the 2025 tournament in Morocco, Elahor stressed that the team must approach the…
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Rohr: Beating Nigeria again will be complicated
Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr has acknowledged that repeating his team’s 2-1 win over Nigeria will be a challenging task, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Cheetahs stunned the Super Eagles in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in June, but Rohr expects a stronger Nigerian side this time. “Repeating the feat of June is going to…
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Morocco 2025: Ekong, Lookman, Simon, 19 others train in Abidjan
Only Spain-based forward Sadiq Umar was being expected as Nigeria’s juggernaut rolled sturdily into the much-familiar environment of Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny on Tuesday, with 22 players set for the team’s first training session ahead of a potentially explosive Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against neighbors Benin Republic on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. “We have 22…
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CAF appoint Senegalese Issa Sy, others for Super Eagles clash against Benin
Senegalese official Issa Sy, who was in charge when the Super Eagles pipped Angola 1-0 at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny during the quarter-final match of the Africa Cup of Nations finals has been selected by CAF as referee for Thursday’s encounter, Nigeriasoccernet.com can confirm. He will be supported by compatriots Djibril Camara (assistant 1), Nouha…
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Morocco 2025: William Ekong reveals Super Eagles ultimate ambition against Benin
Super Eagles captain, William Ekong has revealed that they are braced up for the game against Benin Republic with the maximum three points as their sole objective ahead of the 2025 AFON Morocco qualifying game, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. “The stadium is a familiar one for us and we have good memories from the AFCON. We will…
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“Obasa knows Nigerian football” Gernot Rohr explains Serge Obasa’s surprise call-up
Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has justified the inclusion of Remo Stars goalkeeper Serge Obassa in his squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Nigeria and Libya, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Obassa’s surprise selection in the 25-man squad raised eyebrows, but Rohr believes the goalkeeper’s familiarity with Nigerian football will prove valuable. “Obassa…
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Benin Republic’s Hountondji ruled out of AFCON Qualifiers
Benin Republic will be without key defender Cédric Hountondji for their crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Nigeria and Libya due to a hamstring injury, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The center-back suffered the injury during preparations for their match against Rwanda in Kigali and is expected to be sidelined for approximately one month. Hountondji’s…
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Super Eagles looking to bring down Benina hurdle to seal AFCON ticket
Following the hard fought win against Libya yesterday in the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series in Uyo, Super Eagles who are closer than ever to securing their qualification are set for one hurdle in Benina, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s 86th minute strike off a cross from Moses Simon gave Coach Augustine Eguavoen his…
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Nigeria maintain top of the group despite Benin Republic’s win in Libya
Nigeria have taken pole position in Group D of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series after edging past Libya 1-0 on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s dramatic late winner at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo secured all three points for Augustine Eguavoen’s side. The narrow victory propelled the Super Eagles to…
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Super Eagles’ AFCON Qualifiers: Libya fixture confirmed
The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed the dates for the Super Eagles’ 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Libya, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nigeria will host the Mediterranean Knights at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, October 11. The return leg is scheduled for Tripoli four days later, on Tuesday, October 15.…
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Super Eagles fly back into the country after the Amavubi draw
The players and the technical crew of the Super Eagles of Nigeria are back in the country after 2025 Africa Cup of Nation qualifying clash against Rwanda, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The West Africans on Tuesday at the Amahoro stadium in Kigali, played out a goalless draw against their host keeping the time champions at the top…
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Eguavoen hails Super Eagles’ Versatility after Benin Republic win
Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has praised his team’s adaptability after their convincing 3-0 win over Benin Republic in Saturday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Eguavoen opted for a 3-4-3 formation, which proved successful as Ademola Lookman scored a brace and substitute Victor Osimhen added a third goal. The 59-year-old…
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Eguavoen unveil strong starting lineup for Benin Republic clash
Super Eagles head coach Augustine Eguavoen has named a formidable starting lineup for Saturday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Benin Republic.; Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali will start between the sticks, shielded by a three-man defence comprising captain William Troost-Ekong, Semi Ajayi, and Calvin Bassey. Nottingham Forest star Ola Aina…