Eguavoen Appoints Ikechukwu & Ogunmode as assistants ahead of 2025 AFCON qualifiers

• Augustine Eguavoen assembles a strong coaching crew, including Fidelis Ilechukwu and Daniel Ogunmodede, to assist him in the Super Eagles' 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches.
• The Super Eagles will kick off preparations in Uyo on Monday, ahead of their matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda, as they bid to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

According to an official statement from the Nigerian Football Federation, interim manager Augustine Eguavoen has assembled a top-notch coaching crew. Fidelis Ilechukwu, head coach of Enugu Rangers, and Daniel Ogunmode of Remo Stars have been selected to assist Eguavoen in plotting the downfall of Benin Republic and Rwanda.

Ilechukwu, who led Rangers to triumph in Nigeria's elite division last season, brings a wealth of experience to the team. Ogunmodede, whose Remo Stars finished second, will also contribute his expertise to the coaching crew. The duo will be joined by Tomaz Zorec, a fitness trainer from Slovenia, goalkeeper trainer Olatunji Baruwa, and match analyst Eboboritse Uwejamomere.

The Super Eagles are expected to kick off preparations for the qualifying matches in Uyo on Monday. The team will face Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Saturday, before departing for Kigali to take on Rwanda on Tuesday.

Eguavoen's decision to assemble a dream team of coaches is a testament to his commitment to success. With the expertise of Ilechukwu and Ogunmodede, the Super Eagles are in good hands. The team's preparations in Uyo will be crucial in determining their performance in the qualifying matches.

The first game for the Super Eagles is scheduled to hold on the 7th of September at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium Uyo against familiar foes, Benin Republic.