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 Troost-Ekong praises the Super Eagles, saying, "Naija spirit can't be broken"

After spending 15 hours in Libya, Nigeria's Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, spoke highly of the team's drive and determination upon their return to Nigeria. Due to their experience, the team chose not to compete in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against the Mediterranean Knights on Tuesday night. Announcing that the "Naija spirit can't be broken" and applauding the team's spirit, Troost-Ekong asked the supporters to "throw at them what you want, it's in our blood to overcome." The team's bond has grown stronger, and their influence on the globe has increased as a result of the experience.

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Libya coach Al-Hadiri has pledged to fight hard in the AFCON 2025 qualifier to defeat the Super Eagles

Nasser Al-Hadiri, the head coach of Libya, has promised to put up a strong battle against Nigeria's Super Eagles in the AFCON 2025 qualifier. In order to regain their hopes of qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations in 2025, the Mediterranean Knights must triumph. After two games, the North Africans in Group D have one point. Al-Hadiri said they won't be under any pressure after losing 4-0 in Libya the last time, adding that they will do everything in their power to win the game. He underlined that Libya needs to make an effort to win. He said, “We lost 4-0 here before. Now we are back to see how we can improve our game,” “Being my first game isn’t going to put any pressure on me. We can only put pressure on Nigeria. We know it’s difficult to win here, but in Libya, we must try to secure victory.” Read the full article

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Boniface is set to replace Osimhen as the team prepares for the AFCON 2025 qualifier

Bayern Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface is set to replace injured Victor Osimhen in the AFCON 2025 qualifier against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. Boniface is the favorite to replace Galatasaray forward Osimhen in the starting lineup. Boniface has expressed no pressure to take on the team's goal-scoring responsibility, stating that he is not under pressure and that the team's performance is more important than his own. He believes that the most important thing for Boniface is the team's performance, and he is not concerned about scoring if the team wins. Boniface believes that the most important thing is the team's performance. Boniface said to Football Fans Tribe in an interview, “I don’t feel any pressure. It’s not just me; we have other strikers, Kelechi, Awoniyi and myself. If I play, if any of us play, we will try to get the win,” He added, “For me, the most important thing is the team’s performance. If we are winning and I’m not scoring, then I don’t have any problem. Whatever people want to say, they should say it, but as long as we are getting the win, then it’s fine by me.” Read the full article

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Osimhen participates in the first training session with Galatasaray after the AFCON 2025 qualifiers

Victor Osimhen, a striker for the Super Eagles, participated in his first Galatasaray training since joining the team. Before departing for his foreign assignment in Nigeria, Osimhen hardly had time to complete the transfer and land in Istanbul. The 25-year-old played in two of the Eagles' 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches as a substitute. Nigeria defeated Benin Republic 3-0 thanks to a goal by Osimhen, who entered the game off the bench. But after forty-five minutes, he missed all of his shots, and the three-time African champions were held to a scoreless tie in Rwanda. Osimhen was seen warming up and practicing drills with his new teammates at Galatasaray on Thursday. Whether he will play at all when the Turkish champions meet Rizespor this Saturday is still up in the air. Read the full article

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Super Eagles prepare for Rwanda in the AFCON 2025 qualifier

Although Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong anticipates a challenging matchup with Rwanda, he is confident his squad will prevail. On Tuesday, the three-time African will face the Amavubi at Kigali's Amahoro Stadium. Troost-Ekong, who arrived in Rwanda for the first time, is excited about the country's strong team and their current top spot in the World Cup qualifiers. He believes the team is ready and highly motivated, and hopes the fans will see a good match tomorrow. He added, “We came here with an objective, which is to win the game.” “We are very happy to have coach Augustine Eguavoen back with us, also at this important time. “We are one big family, we are missing a few guys, who are regulars on the team. It’s a full house, we are ready for whatever Rwanda will throw at us.” Troost-Ekong, a defender, expressed his motivation to win the upcoming game against Rwanda, stating that the match will be tough, as it will be a game away from home and in front of their fans. He compared the game against Benin Republic to a "big challenge" and emphasized the importance of winning every game. Read the full article

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Lookman responds to the Super Eagles' victory over Benin Republic in the AFCON 2025 qualifying

Ademola Lookman has reminisced about Nigeria's thrilling victory over the Cheetahs in the Benin Republic. Lookman was a standout as the Super Eagles defeated their neighbor 3-0 at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. Atalanta winger scored Nigeria's first and third goals in a match, earning him the title of Man of the Match, and Lookman celebrated the team's success on social media. “Take off ⚽️ ⚽️ ✔️” he wrote on X. The Super Eagles will now focus on their away game against the Rwandan Amavubi on Tuesday. Read the full article

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AFCON 2025 qualifier: In Uyo, the Super Eagles excel against the Cheetahs

Nigeria's Super Eagles secured a 3-0 victory over Benin Republic in Uyo for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. The game began with an easy start, with Ademola Lookman missing an opportunity to score. Wilfred Ndidi's goal was saved by Atalanta winger, but Saturnin Alagbe's stop in the half-hour mark prevented Samuel Chukwueze from scoring. Goalie Stanley Nwabali had to be alert to stop a free-kick by Steve Mounie five minutes before halftime. Nigeria took the lead in the first half with a goal from Lookman. Nigeria had a chance in the second half but missed it. Benin Republic gained momentum with Mounie probing Nwabali from inside the box. Nigeria's Victor Osimhen scored the second goal, followed by Wilfred Ndidi setting up Lookman for his second goal in the 82nd minute. The Super Eagles' next match is scheduled for Tuesday against Rwanda at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali. Read the full article

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Eguavoen is optimistic about the Super Eagles' potential for a positive start at AFCON 2025

Augustine Eguavoen, the Super Eagles' interim coach, has pledged to start their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign well, with their home opener against Benin Republic's Cheetahs scheduled for Saturday at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Eguavoen stated that the Super Eagles would make every effort to defeat the Cheetahs. He said to thenff.com. “Our objective is clear: to pick the six points in both matches. The players know this and are committed to accomplishing this. The matches will not be easy; no qualifying game can be taken for granted because all the teams want to play in the finals. However, we have spoken to the players and all of us are on the same page.”   “Starting with the match against Benin Republic on Saturday, nobody is mentioning anything about revenge. Our goal is three points, and then we aim for another three points in Kigali on Tuesday that will put us in good stead for qualification.” Read the full article

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Dates for the Super Eagles qualification in AFCON 2025 have been confirmed

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has set the official matchdays for the Super Eagles' 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Rwanda and Benin Republic. against Saturday, June 7, the three-time African champions will take against Benin in the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo to begin their qualifying campaign. Three days later, the Super Eagles will play the Amavubi of Rwanda at the recently renovated Amahoro Stadium in Kigali. The other nation in the group is the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. The two groups' top teams will advance to Morocco 2025. The qualifying period for AFCON 2025 will take place in September and November of 2024. Read the full article