Interim Super Eagles head coach Augustine Eguavoen has selected Enugu Rangers manager Fidelis Ilechukwu and Remo Stars gaffer Daniel Ogunmodede to assist him in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda.
The Director of Communications for the Nigeria Football Federation Ademola Olajire, in a statement on Monday said:
“Ilechukwu led the Flying Antelopes [Enugu Rangers] to triumph in Nigeria’s elite division last season, with Ogunmodede’s Remo Stars in second place.
“They will be joined in Uyo by Tomaz Zorec, a fitness trainer from Slovenia, goalkeeper trainer Olatunji Baruwa and match analyst Eboboritse Uwejamomere”, Olajire added.
Olajire said that players and officials of the three-time African champions are expected in Uyo on Monday to begin preparations for Saturday’s clash with the Cheetahs of Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium from 5 pm.
He also said the team would leave for Kigali on Sunday for Tuesday’s clash with the Bees of Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium starting at 2 pm.
