Interim manager Augustine Eguavoen has enlisted Enugu Rangers’ head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu and Daniel Ogunmodede of Remo Stars to assist in strategizing for the Super Eagles’ 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic and the Amavubi of Rwanda this month.
Ilechukwu, who led the Flying Antelopes to victory in Nigeria’s top division last season, and Ogunmodede, whose Remo Stars finished in second place, will be joined in Uyo by Slovenian fitness trainer Tomaz Zorec, goalkeeper coach Olatunji Baruwa, and match analyst Eboboritse Uwejamomere.
Players and officials of the three-time African champions are expected in Uyo on Monday to kick off preparations for Saturday’s clash with the Cheetahs at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, from 5pm.
The team will depart for Kigali on Sunday, for Tuesday’s Matchday 2 clash with the Amavubi (Bees) of Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium, starting from 3pm Rwanda time (2pm Nigeria time).
