Tag: Eguavoen
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AFCONQ 2025: Eguavoen names Super Eagles squad for Benin, Rwanda games
Super Eagles interim coach, Augustine Eguavoen has unveiled his squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Benin Republic and Rwanda. Eguavoen named 23 players in his squad for both games. Nasarawa United defender, Victor Collins is the home-based player in the list. Auxerre defender, Gabriel Osho will have the chance…
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AFCONQ 2025: Eguavoen singles out one Super Eagles star after win over Libya
Interim coach of the Super Eagles, Augustine Eguavoen, has hailed Victor Boniface’s performance in their 1-0 win over Libya on Friday. Nigeria pulled off a narrow victory over the North Africans in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. The only goal of the encounter was scored by Fisayo…
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He’s so humble -Obi Mikel likens Eguavoen to Real Madrid coach, Ancelotti
Former Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi has kind words for Super Eagles caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen. Mikel played under Eguavoen at the U-17 level before graduating to the U-20 side. The 37-year-old then made his senior debut for the Super Eagles under the former defender in 2005. The former Lyn Oslo of Norway player was…
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AFCONQ 2025: I’m still in charge of Super Eagles – Eguavoen debunks quit rumours
Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has debunked reports he has quit the position. There were reports on Tuesday that Eguavoen has left the job following the Super Eagles 0-0 draw with the Amavubi of Rwanda. The 59-year-old has however quickly moved to dispel the rumour. “It’s just unfortunate that people just triggered something that is not correct and…
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Super Eagles: Eguavoen has no godfather, players should ‘die’ for Nigeria – Pinnick
Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Amaju Pinnick, has insisted that interim head coach of the Super Eagles Augustine Eguavoen has no godfather. Pinnick also urged players to have the mindset of ‘wanting to die for their country’. He spoke following Eguavoen’s recent return to the Super Eagles on an interim basis. Recall that the…
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AFCON 2025 qualifier: Boniface leads Super Eagles attack, Nwabali, Troost-Ekong start [See starting XI]
Super Eagles interim head coach, Augustine Eguavoen has opted for a 3-4-3 formation for his side’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying fixture against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic today. Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali will be between the sticks. Captain William Troost-Ekong, Semi Ajayi and Calvin Bassey will feature as centre-backs. Nottingham Forest…
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AFCON 2025 qualifier: Eguavoen speaks on starting Osimhen
Super Eagles interim manager, Austin Eguavoen, has said that he would have to decide today whether to start Victor Osimhen against the Republic of Benin. Both teams will clash in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier on Saturday evening. The match will hold at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Osimhen was the…