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Eguavoen Unveils Super Eagles Squad for Benin and Rwanda Games in AFCON 2025 Qualifiers
Coach Augustine Eguavoen announces the Super Eagles squad for their final 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda, with star players like Victor Osimhen and Moses Simon included.
Flying Eagles Coach Zubairu Opens Doors to Foreign-Based Players for U-20 AFCON
Flying Eagles coach Aliyu Zubairu is open to including foreign-based players for Nigeria’s squad in the upcoming U-20 AFCON, expressing a commitment to selecting top talent for the tournament.
Super Eagles Set to Open Camp for AFCON Qualifier Against Benin Republic on November...
Nigeria's Super Eagles will gather in Abidjan on November 10 for their AFCON 2025 qualifying match against Benin Republic, set for November 14. Coach Eguavoen is set to announce the squad this week.
Super Eagles Focus on 2025 AFCON and 2026 World Cup Qualification
Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman highlights the team's primary goal of qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2026 World Cup, urging consistency from the players.
CAF Schedules Super Eagles’ Final AFCON 2025 Qualifiers Against Rwanda and Benin Republic
CAF has set November 18 for Nigeria’s last AFCON 2025 qualifying match against Rwanda in Uyo. The Super Eagles will also face Benin Republic on November 14, with appointed officials from Morocco and Senegal.
Zubairu Praises Flying Eagles for Securing AFCON Spot
Flying Eagles coach Aliyu Zubairu praised his team’s resilience as they reached the WAFU B U-20 final in Togo. After a 1-0 loss to Burkina Faso, they secured wins over Cote d'Ivoire and Niger to qualify for U-20 AFCON.
CAF Awards Nigeria 3 Points Over Libya AFCON Qualifier Incident
CAF granted Nigeria a 3-0 forfeit win over Libya due to "inhumane" treatment of the Super Eagles in Benghazi, putting Nigeria on track for AFCON 2025 qualification with two matches to go.
Libya seeks legal action against Tunisian pilot after testimony favors Nigeria in AFCON hearing
Libyan CAF Executive Committee member Abdul Hakim Al-Shalmani criticized Captain Abdellatif Merchergui's testimony regarding the transport of Nigeria's delegation to the recent AFCON qualifying match.
Flying Eagles Prepare for U20 AFCON Semifinal Against Niger
Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu is optimistic as they prepare to face Niger in the U20 AFCON qualifying semifinal on Saturday, promising fans will see the best of Nigeria's young talents.
Super Eagles Climb to 36th in FIFA Rankings, Surpassing AFCON Champions Côte d’Ivoire
Nigeria's Super Eagles climbed to 36th in FIFA rankings under Augustine Eguavoen, surpassing AFCON champions Côte d'Ivoire and Tunisia, and now rank 4th in Africa behind Morocco, Senegal, and Egypt.
