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