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AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Ilechukwu, Ogunmodede to assist Eguavoen against Benin, Rwanda

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Ilechukwu, Ogunmodede to assist Eguavoen against Benin, Rwanda

Super Eagles interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen has selected Enugu Rangers and Remo Stars coaches, Fidelis Ilechukwu and Daniel Ogunmodede, as his assistants for the forthcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic and Rwanda's Amavubi. Ilechukwu led Rangers to their eighth Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title last season and has also guided the Flying Antelopes to the second...

NFF appoints Bruno Labbadia as Super Eagles head coach

NFF appoints Bruno Labbadia as Super Eagles head coach

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...

Calvin Bassey

Calvin Bassey: Super Eagles defender downplays pressure talk ahead of South Africa match

Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey says the team is not under any pressure despite sitting in fifth place ahead of Friday's FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture against South Africa in Uyo. Nigeria are second from bottom after Benin defeated Rwanda on Thursday and Lesotho got the better of Zimbabwe earlier on Friday. Bassey, who played a pivotal role as the Super Eagles finished second at the...