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Former Italian football captain, Fabio Cannavaro has confirmed that he turned down an offer to manage the Nigeria national team.

Former Super Eagles defender, Ifeanyi Udeze has expressed strong disapproval over the decision to appoint a coach who holds two jobs, citing it as a grave mistake.

As Nigeria prepare to battle Benin Republic in today’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, the three-time champions quest for all three points is at the forefront of every fan’s mind.

Super Eagles caretaker coach, Austin Eguavoen has admitted his team is under pressure ahead of their crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against Benin Republic on Saturday.

Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong has weighed in on the ongoing debate about whether a foreign coach is the best option for Nigeria’s men’s football team.

Benin Republic’s Head Coach, Gernot Rohr, has acknowledged that Nigeria’s squad is stronger compared to their last encounter in June.

Benin Republic forward, Steve Mounie has expressed confidence ahead of his team’s upcoming fixture against Nigeria.

Onyinyechi Mark made history on Friday, securing Nigeria’s first gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. 

Rwanda’s head coach, Frank Torsten Spittler, has shifted his attention to Tuesday’s clash against Nigeria following his team’s 1-1 draw against Libya on Thursday in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.

Benin Republic forward, Junior Olaitan has expressed confidence that they can once again defeat Nigeria when the teams face off in Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.