AFCONQ2025: Nigeria's Super Eagles to face Gernot Rohr and Benin Republic again

Nigeria will look to avoid another poor result against Gernot Rohr and Benin Republic.

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AFCONQ2025: Nigeria's Super Eagles to face Gernot Rohr and Benin Republic again

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 14:17 - 04.07.2024

Nigeria's Super Eagles face former coach Gernot Rohr and his Cheetahs on the road to AFCON 2025 in Morocco.

Nigeria's Super Eagles have been handed a tough draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, facing a reunion with their former manager Gernot Rohr and his Benin Republic 'Cheetahs' side.

The draw, conducted by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), saw the three-time AFCON champions placed in Group D, which also includes Libya and Rwanda - the same nations that currently lead Nigeria's 2026 World Cup qualifying group.

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Nigeria meets Gernot Rohr again

The clash with the Benin Republic will be a particular point of intrigue, as the Super Eagles will come up against their former coach Gernot Rohr, who led the Cheetahs to a shock win against Nigeria last month.

Rohr was in charge of the Nigeria national team for five years before taking over the reins of the Benin Republic squad, known as the 'Cheetahs', and will now have the opportunity to take on his former employers in the quest for a place at the 2025 AFCON in Morocco.

Odion Ighalo and ex-Super Eagles boss Gernot Rohr.
Odion Ighalo and ex-Super Eagles boss Gernot Rohr.

The Super Eagles' shock defeat in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers has only heightened the anticipation surrounding this upcoming AFCON campaign, as Nigerians look to their team to bounce back and regain their place among the continental elite.

The clash with Rohr's Benin Republic side will undoubtedly add an extra layer of intrigue to the proceedings, with the former Nigeria manager eager to prove a point against the team he once led when the qualifiers get underway in September.

Group D of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers is shaping up to be a fiercely competitive affair, with Libya and Rwanda also posing significant threats to Nigeria's hopes of securing a spot at the tournament.

The Super Eagles will be determined to navigate this challenging group and secure their place in Morocco, as they look to make amends for their disappointment in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

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Super Eagles supporters will be anticipating the upcoming fixtures, as the prospect of a clash with their former manager and his Benin Republic side adds an enticing subplot to the qualification campaign.

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