The senior national team of Nigeria will be back in action this weekend when they take on Benin Republic in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers game in Uyo on the 7th of September, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
That game will be followed with their second game of the series against Rwanda three days later. A total of 21 players are currently in the camp of the team preparing for the games which will be the first set under interim coach Austine Eguavoen.
Speaking ahead of the games, Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi who is back in the team after missing out on a spot to the team that finished second at the AFCON, and missing the other two world cup qualifiers due to fitness issues revealed the advantage they have over their opponent.
Awoniyi told Flashscore: “We know what is at stake. For the fact that we lost against them, and the second factor is that we are playing at home now, this should be to our advantage.
“Like I have always said, football is about doing well for yourself, working hard as a team and playing for each other.
“If we do that, I believe we will have the three points because we have the talents.”
He also gave his opinion on their second game away to Rwanda, who have only lost once in their last seven games. “For us, it is something big when it comes to playing for the Super Eagles. I think we have what it takes to win,” he added.
“We have what it takes to win every game in Africa. It is just about putting everything together and doing the best for ourselves and fighting for the country’s pride.”
