The Players and staff of Benin Republic touched down in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, on Thursday, ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group D opener against Nigeria, Afrosport reports. The Cheetahs will battle the Super Eagles at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Saturday, September 7, with the winner of the match set to go atop the group following a 1-1 between Rwanda and Libya. Benin,...
Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has sounded a warning for his side ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifiers Group D opener against the Super Eagles on Saturday. The German, who is no stranger to the Nigerian national team, says his Benin players should be wary of facing a stronger Super Eagles side, different from the one they faced earlier in the...
Head coach of the Benin Republic, Gernot Rohr, has called upon 25 players for their upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Nigeria's Super Eagles and Libya. The 71-year-old German coached the Eagles over a five-year period, and he will be looking to register another victory over Nigeria to make it back-to-back wins after their triumph in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in...
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the appointment of German tactician Bruno Labbadia as the new head coach of the Super Eagles. NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi confirmed on Tuesday morning that the engagement is with immediate effect, although the duration of the contract was not revealed. Dr. Sanusi said; "The NFF Executive Committee has approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee...
Gernot Rohr, head coach of Benin, has been critical of the mentality of the Super Eagles players following the Cheetahs historic 2-1 win over Nigeria in the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday. The 70-year-old German, who was in charge of the Super Eagles from 2016–2021, led Benin to their first win over Nigeria at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan....
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