Nigeria’s senior national team will kick off the journey to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco against Gernot Rohr’s Benin Republic.>>>CONTINUE FULL READING HERE....CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed the fixtures on Saturday, with Nigeria starting with a home fixture against Rohr’s men.
Gernot Rohr’s return to Nigeria
The opening match will mark the return of Gernot Rohr to Nigeria since he left as the Super Eagles coach.
Nigeria will face the Cheetahs of Benin before traveling to Rwanda for their second match against the Amavubi, with both games scheduled for September 2024.
Double-Header and Qualifying Conclusion
The three-time AFCON champions will then face a double-header against Libya (Mediterranean Knights) in October. The qualifying campaign wraps up in November with an away match against Benin and a home clash against Rwanda.
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The former Eagles winger helped himself to a brace as France thrashed the Dominican Republic 7-0 in a pre-Paris 2024 Olympics game.
The top two teams from Group D will secure their spots in the AFCON 2025 finals, which will be held in Morocco.
Nigeria Seeks New Coach After Recent Heartbreak
The Super Eagles finished as runners-up at the last AFCON in Ivory Coast, narrowly losing the final 2-1 to the host nation.
The once prolific Nigerian forward remains a cult hero among fans of the Super Eagles and several Spanish clubs
Following the resignation of coach George Finidi in June, the team is currently searching for a permanent replacement to lead them in the qualifiers and beyond.>>>CONTINUE FULL READING HERE
