Afrigather Tremendous Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has acknowledged that he’s concentrating on a victory in opposition to Benin when each groups conflict within the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers on Thursday, Soccernet.ng experiences.
Nigeria tackle Benin of their penultimate sport of the 2025 AFCON Qualifiers on the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in Abidjan on Thursday.
The three-time African champions have all however sealed their place on the African showpiece. Nevertheless, the Tremendous Eagles have an itch to scratch as Benin are shut rivals and they should instill some concern in them earlier than each groups conflict within the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers subsequent yr.
Coach Augustine Eguavoen has the total complement of his squad, and will probably be a stage enjoying floor as the sport will likely be on a stage enjoying floor.
Forward of the fixture, Tremendous Eagles captain Troost-Ekong has acknowledged that he doesn’t count on a simple trip. Nonetheless, he expects his facet to emerge victorious.
“The stadium is a well-recognized one for us and we now have good recollections from the AFCON. We are going to reasonably concentrate on the optimistic outcomes we now have taken away from right here and work onerous for an additional good day within the workplace on Thursday,” Troost-Ekong mentioned, per Oga Nla media.
“It isn’t going to be simple as a result of the Beninoise are additionally chasing a ticket to the ultimate event. Nevertheless, our goal is obvious: three factors on the evening.”
As Nigeria have certified for the AFCON, coach Augustine Eguavoen might use the chance to check out new gamers.
