Interim manager Augustine Eguavoen has selected Enugu Rangers’ head coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, and Daniel Ogunmodede of Remo Stars to assist him plot the downfall of the Cheetahs of Benin Republic and Amavubi of Rwanda in the Super Eagles’ 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches this month.
Ilechukwu led the Flying Antelopes to triumph in Nigeria’s elite division last season, with Ogunmodede’s Remo Stars in second place.
They will be joined in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, by Tomaz Zorec, a fitness trainer from Slovenia, goalkeeper trainer Olatunji Baruwa and match analyst, Eboboritse Uwejamomere.
- Lagos Assembly is a private enterprise, owner hires, fires at will — Bode George
- Dele-Ajayi retains position as Ondo FA chairman
- Ramadan: Islamic cleric faults closure of schools
- FG speaks on shortfall in workers’ salaries
- Oba suspends 67 Enigie in Benin Kingdom
Players and officials of the three-time African champions are expected in Uyo on Monday to kick off preparations for Saturday’s clash with the Cheetahs at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium from 5pm.
The team will depart for Kigali on Sunday for Tuesday’s Match Day 2 clash with the Amavubi (Bees) of Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium, starting from 3pm Rwanda time (2pm Nigeria time).
Follow The Eagle Online Channel on WhatsApp
