Tag: Benin Republic
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Ndidi vows Super Eagles will bounce back against Benin Republic
Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi has promised that the Super Eagles will make amends for their 2-1 defeat to Benin Republic in June, when the two sides meet again on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ndidi acknowledged that the team’s performance in the previous encounter was subpar, but is confident that they will rectify their mistakes this…
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Rohr acknowledges Super Eagles’ superiority ahead of AFCON Qualifier
Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has conceded that Nigeria’s Super Eagles possess better quality players, making it a challenging task for his side to repeat their 2-1 victory from June’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Rohr, who masterminded the Cheetahs’ upset win, is aware that the Super Eagles will be eager to…
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AFCON Qualifier: Rohr anticipates Super Eagles revenge mission
Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr is bracing himself for a fierce backlash from the Super Eagles on Saturday, as Nigeria seek revenge for their 2-1 defeat in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying tie in June, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Cheetahs’ stunning victory over their West African neighbours has set the stage for a highly-anticipated…
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AFCON Qualifiers: Eguavoen warns Super Eagles against underestimating Benin Republic
Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has cautioned his players against underestimating the Benin Republic ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nigeria will host the Cheetahs at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, with the visitors seeking to build on their 2-1 win over the Super…
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AFCON Qualifiers: Eguavoen works with 20 players in the first training session
In preparation for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, the Super Eagles held their first training session on Tuesday night at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium’s practice pitch in Uyo, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nigeria will play against Benin Republic at the battle ground of same venue on Friday. Twenty players took part in the open…
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Benin Republic set to name squad for AFCON qualifiers
Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr is poised to announce his squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Nigeria and Libya on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathers. According to local sources, Paris Saint-Germain right-back Colin Dagba may receive a call-up, having expressed his desire to represent Benin Republic. The Cheetahs are expected to…
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Morocco 2025: Ekong, Aina, Simon, Ndidi, 19 others to battle Benin Republic, Rwanda
Captain William Ekong, wing-back Olaoluwa Aina and forwards Victor Osimhen and Taiwo Awoniyi are back in the Super Eagles’ nest, for next month’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. This year’s AFCON’s Man-of-the-Competition, Ekong, was discountenanced for the Matchdays 3 and 4 of the 2026 FIFA World…
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Super Eagles seek revenge against Benin Republic – Ndidi
Nigeria midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi has vowed that the Super Eagles will be seeking revenge when they face Benin Republic in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier next month, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The match, scheduled for September 7 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, comes after Benin’s surprise 2-1 win over Nigeria in a…
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Super Eagles determined to secure AFCON spot – Iwobi
Nigeria forward, Alex Iwobi has vowed that the Super Eagles are resolute in their quest to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The team’s campaign begins next month with a home fixture against Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on September 7, followed by an away trip…
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AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles to open camp on the first day of September
The Nigerian senior national team, the Super Eagles, will commence preparations for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda on September 1, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The team will face Benin Republic on September 7 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, before traveling to Kigali to play Rwanda on September…
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AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Super Eagles’ matchdays confirmed
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed the matchdays for Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles will kick off their campaign against Benin Republic on September 7 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, before facing Rwanda’s Amavubi on September 10 at the…
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Morocco 2025: Nigeria kick off AFCON qualifiers with Benin Republic
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the fixtures for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with Nigeria’s Super Eagles set to begin their campaign against neighbouring Benin Republic, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nigeria will host Benin Republic, led by former Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr, in their opening match. The Super Eagles will then travel…
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2025 AFCON Qualifiers: Rohr confident Benin Republic can repeat victory over Super Eagles
Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr is optimistic that his team, the Squirrels, can defeat the Super Eagles of Nigeria again, following their recent 2-1 victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The two teams have been drawn in the same group for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, and Rohr, who…
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Morocco 2025: Super Eagles to begin AFCON qualifiers with Libya clash
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will commence their bid to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with an away match against Libya, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nigeria in Group D was drawn alongside Libya, Benin Republic, and Rwanda on Thursday. The first two match days are scheduled to take place between September 2 and 10,…
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Rohr: Nigeria must not miss another World Cup
The Squirrels of Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr has expressed his concerned that “it will be a little shameful” should the Super Eagles of Nigeria fail to qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup, Nigeriasocernet.com reports. Rohr who between 2016 and 2021 tutored the Super Eagles, coached the Beninese to a 2-1 victory over Nigeria…
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Nigeria’s World Cup qualification hopes take a hit after South Africa and Rwanda win
Nigeria is now four points off the top spot in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers following South Africa’s and Rwanda’s victory on on Tuesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Super Eagles heartbreak started with a shocking 2-1 defeat to Benin Republic on Monday but more pronounced on Tuesday when teams in same group got…
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“We didn’t take our chances and didn’t defend well” Finidi laments
Nigeria’s Super Eagles suffered a setback in their bid to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, losing 2-1 to Benin Republic in a shocking defeat, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Head coach Finidi George attributed the loss to poor defending and a lack of concentration. The former African champions remain in fifth place in Group C with…
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How we beat the Super Eagles to their own tricks – Jordel Dossou
Benin Republic midfielder Jordel Dossou has revealed the clever tactic he used to outmaneuver the Nigerian defense and score the equalizing goal in their 2-1 win in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. While Nigerians complained of the poor communication between Calvin Bassey and Semi Ajayi in the building to the…
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Nigeria XI vs Benin: Moffi starts ahead of Boniface
Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George has chosen OGC Nice striker Terem Moffi to lead the attack in the 20226 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Club Brugge midfielder, Rafeal Onyedika alongside Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi man the middle for the park whileFisayo Dele-Bashiru sits out. Bashiru got the equalizer for…
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Iwobi turns attention to Benin Republic after disappointing draw
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has swiftly shifted his focus to Monday’s crucial encounter against Benin Republic, following a disappointing 1-1 draw with South Africa on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nigeria was held to a frustrating stalemate in Uyo, leaving them in need of a victory against their West African neighbors to revive their qualification campaign.…