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Coincidentally, both teams are in Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifying group, and Benin Republic, led by former Nigeria coach, Genort Rohr, had beaten the Super Eagles in their first leg encounter, which was played in Abidjan in June.

Former head coach Finidi George resigned after the games after just over a month in charge.

The Super Eagles list for the qualifiers is expected to be released soon, but the head coach for the assignments remains unknown. Swedish manager Janne Andersson and former Ivory Coast coach Harve Renard have been linked with the job.

Former Eagles captain Henry Nwosu, who also worked as an assistant coach of the team during the 2002 FIFA World Cup, said he was not shocked the team doesn’t have a head coach yet.

“You know Nigeria and Nigerians; we have a way of solving problems in a hurry. I am not surprised we don’t have a coach yet, but I’m sure they will get someone,” Nwosu told The PUNCH.

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