Super Eagles Interim manager, Augustine Eguavoen has said that the team is only focused on winning their 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Benin Republic on Saturday.
The Super Eagles will kick off their 2025 AFCON qualification series with a game against Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Eguavoen speaking at the pre-match press conference on Friday said he and his players understand that Nigerian football fans are expecting a lot from them even as they are focused on beating Benin.
“Nigerians have always been known to set high expectations. Every team brings their best because we love the game and winning is our only goal,” he said.
Eguavoen was also asked if he felt that the AFCON qualifier against Benin Republic is a revenge match with the Gernot Rohr-led side having beaten Nigeria in a 2026 World Cup qualification encounter in June.
“Starting with the match against Benin Republic on Saturday, nobody is mentioning anything about revenge,” he said.
“Our goal is three points and then, we aim for another three points in Kigali on Tuesday that will put us in good stead for qualification.
“I am very confident that we will scale through these two games,” the interim Super Eagles coach stated.
Eguavoen added that it is a new journey for him and the Super Eagles but the players are in good spirit with Nigeria playing at home in Uyo.
“We respect people, we respect our opponents and we expect the same thing but three points are very crucial for us and that is what we are aiming for.
“This game comes with pressure as the Super Eagles are always expected to perform very well against any team they face but we are relaxed.
“The mood is good and we are relaxed as we are playing at home. Nobody comes to our home and dictates what will happen to us. Definitely, we are under pressure but I can also say that we are relaxed.”
