Super Eagles Coach Eguavoen Exudes Confidence Ahead of Benin Republic Match
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to face off against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic on Saturday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. According to Augustine Eguavoen, the Interim Manager of the Super Eagles, there is no doubt that his team will emerge victorious.
"We are sure of winning tomorrow’s match, expectations are high, we are at home and there is nothing short of winning," Eguavoen said at a news conference on Friday in Uyo. "There is no doubt that the Super Eagles will win tomorrow’s match against Benin Republic."
Eguavoen emphasized that he is not under pressure to win the match, citing his humble beginning and the opportunity he received from Nigerians. "I love Nigerians that is why I am here. I didn’t lobby for the position I am occupying right now. I didn’t ask for it and I didn’t apply for it, it is an intervention from God. Nigerians gave me the opportunity to be famous through football and any time a chance like this comes, I can’t say no," he said.
The coach also expressed confidence in his team’s preparation, stating that the players are relaxed and in good shape. "We are at home to win and I can’t afford to lose at home," he added.
Captain Troost Ekong echoed Eguavoen’s sentiments, highlighting the advantage of having a Nigerian coach. "I don’t think where the coach is from will affect us, it is an advantage when we have a coach from Nigeria," Ekong said. He expressed optimism that Nigeria will win tomorrow’s match and go on to beat Rwanda in Kigali and qualify for Morocco 2025.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 5pm on Saturday.
