The Super Eagles of Nigeria are up against Republic of Benin in their group opener of the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The 2023 AFCON finalists are hosting the Squirrels, who is led by Nigeria's former coach Gernot Rohr at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.

Nigeria will be eyeing a possible revenge after losing 2-1 against the same opponent in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers in June.

On the bench for the Super Eagles is the team's sporting director Austin Eguavoen, who has been tasked by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to take charge of the team for the two qualifiers, with the second game coming against Rwanda in the next three days.

Eguavoen started with a 3-4-3 formation with Nwabali in the post and a back three of William Troost-Ekong, Calvin Bassey and Semi Ajayi.

Nottingham Forest Ola Aina and Bruno Onyemaechi are playing as wing backs.

Wilfred Ndidi and Alex Iwobi have also been deployed in the central midfield area.

Bayer Leverkusen's Victor Boniface has been handed a starting role in attack ahead of Victor Osimhen and Taiwo Awoniyi.

The 23-year-old is being flanked by Atalanta's Ademola Lookman and Samuel Chukwueze .


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