The Nigerian football hierarchy is rushing to prepare for the upcoming phase of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification fixtures.
The Super Eagles are preparing for a double-header. One against Libya after recently drawing with Rwanda and winning against the Republic of Benin.
A report has surfaced that interim manager Augustine Eguavoen has finalised the squad list against The Mediterranean Knights.
The 59-year-old has assembled a 23-player roster for the forthcoming matches, which includes several players from the most recent international window. However, OwnGoalNigeria reported that officials have excluded two players.
The Eguavoen squad excludes two players.
The interim manager has elected to eliminate the duo of Alhassan Yusuf and Benjamin Tanimu from his roster, as detailed in the report.
The acting manager has recalled veteran defender Kenneth Omeruo, despite his absence from the last three international fixtures due to various personal reasons.
The international window is scheduled for early October, and officials will release the list soon.
The Super Eagles will host Libya at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on October 11 before travelling to Tripoli for a return fixture on October 15, according to a report from Fotmob.
In well over a decade, the Libyan national team has been unable to achieve any positive results against the Super Eagles.
The National Football Federation’s chief executive addresses the coach of the Super Eagles.
The anonymous head of the federation denies the veracity of the tumultuous report. The NFF president clarified that the search for an adequate coach for the Super Eagles is still ongoing. Officials have not yet made a judgment on the most suitable candidate.
CREDIT: Allneeds, Legit
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