Nigeria’s Super Eagles are gearing up for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, with plans to open camp in Uyo on September 1.

The team officials told Soccernet.ng that the backroom staff will arrive in Uyo on September 1, with most of the invited players expected to join soon after.

The three-time African champions will first take on the Cheetahs of Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on September 7 before traveling to Rwanda three days later for the matchday2 qualifier.

However, the Super Eagles are currently without a head coach following the departure of Finidi George in June.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has yet to appoint a new coach, leading to uncertainty as the qualifiers approach.

Reports indicate that Austin Eguavoen, the NFF’s technical director, will temporarily oversee the team for these two matches.

The NFF is also exploring long-term coaching options, with former Sweden coach Janne Andersson and Hervé Renard, a seasoned figure in African football, being considered for the role.

Renard’s extensive experience includes successful stints with Zambia, Angola, Ivory Coast, and Morocco.

Nigeria, having reached the final of the last AFCON where they narrowly lost to Côte d’Ivoire, are once again strong contenders to qualify for the tournament in Morocco and potentially clinch their first title since 2013.

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