Interim Super Eagles manager Augustine Eguavoen has appointed Fidelis Ilechukwu and Daniel Ogunmodede as his assistants for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda.
In a statement released on Monday, Ademola Olajire, the Director of Communications for the Nigeria Football Federation, confirmed that Ilechukwu, head coach of Enugu Rangers, and Ogunmodede from Remo Stars will support Eguavoen during these crucial matches.
“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 by Tomaz Zorec, a fitness trainer from Slovenia, goalkeeper trainer Olatunji Baruwa and match analyst Eboboritse Uwejamomere,” Olajire said.
Olajire also mentioned that players and officials of the three-time African champions are scheduled to arrive in Uyo on Monday to start preparations for their match against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic. This fixture is set to take place on Saturday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, with kickoff at 5 p.m.
Following the match in Uyo, the team will travel to Kigali on Sunday to prepare for their Matchday 2 encounter against the Bees of Rwanda. This game will be held at the Amahoro Stadium on Tuesday, starting at 2 p.m.
(NAN)
