Eguavoen Taps Ilechukwu, Ogunmodede for AFCON Qualifiers Against Benin, Rwanda
Interim Super Eagles manager, Augustine Eguavoen, has appointed Fidelis Ilechukwu and Daniel Ogunmodede as his assistants for Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda.
According to Ademola Olajire, Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation, Ilechukwu, the head coach of Enugu Rangers, and Ogunmodede of Remo Stars, will support Eguavoen in the upcoming fixtures. Ilechukwu led his team to victory in Nigeria’s top league last season, while Ogunmodede’s Remo Stars secured second place.
Also joining the coaching team in Uyo are Slovenian fitness trainer Tomaz Zorec, goalkeeper coach Olatunji Baruwa, and match analyst Eboboritse Uwejamomere. The Super Eagles squad and staff are expected in Uyo on Monday to begin preparations for their Saturday encounter with Benin’s Cheetahs at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, scheduled for 5 p.m.
The team will depart for Kigali on Sunday ahead of Tuesday’s Matchday 2 clash with the Rwandan Amavubi at Amahoro Stadium, kicking off at 3 p.m. local time (2 p.m. Nigeria time).
