The Super Eagles are set to kick off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifiers with two critical matches. They will face Benin on Saturday, September 7, in Uyo, a team that recently shocked them with a 2-1 victory during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in June. Following this, the Super Eagles will travel to Rwanda for their second qualifier, scheduled three days later.
Rwanda currently tops the 2026 World Cup qualifying group, which also includes the Super Eagles and Benin. Both Rwanda and Benin have accumulated seven points from four matches, but Rwanda leads due to a superior goal difference. The Super Eagles, however, find themselves second from the bottom with just three points after four rounds.
Editorial
As we look forward to the Super Eagles’ upcoming AFCON qualifiers, the significance of these matches cannot be overstated. The recent setback against Benin in the World Cup qualifiers is still fresh in our minds, and it serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictability of football. We, as supporters, must rally behind our team, understanding that these qualifiers present not just a chance for redemption, but also an opportunity to solidify our position as a dominant force in African football.
Our recent performances have shown moments of brilliance, but consistency has been our Achilles’ heel. The upcoming games against Benin and Rwanda will test our mettle, and it’s imperative that we approach these matches with the determination and tactical discipline that has been lacking. The time has come for the Super Eagles to rise to the occasion, to demonstrate the resilience and fighting spirit that has defined Nigerian football for decades.
These qualifiers are more than just games they are a statement. A statement that the Super Eagles are here to compete at the highest level, that the pride of our nation rests on the shoulders of these athletes, and that we, as a nation, stand firmly behind them. Let us not dwell on past defeats, but instead, let us look forward with hope and confidence in our team’s ability to overcome the challenges ahead.
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Did You Know?
- Benin’s 2-1 victory over the Super Eagles in June 2023 was their first win against Nigeria in over two decades.
- Rwanda has never qualified for the FIFA World Cup, making their current standing in the qualifiers particularly noteworthy.
- The Super Eagles have won the Africa Cup of Nations three times, most recently in 2013.
- The 2025 AFCON will be the 35th edition of the tournament, set to be hosted by Guinea.
- Uyo’s Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, where the Super Eagles will face Benin, has a capacity of 30,000 and is known for its passionate football atmosphere.
