AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Slovenian Zorec Joins Eguavoen To Drill Super Eagles

Tomaz Zorec, a fitness trainer from Slovenia, will help caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen to drill Super Eagles players for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced the composition of the caretaker technical crew on Monday.

Fidelis Ilechukwu and Daniel Ogunmodede will work as assistants to head coach, Augustine Eguavoen.

Abiodun Baruwa will continue his role as goalkeeper trainer, while Eboboritse Uwejamomere will serve as match analyst.

Seven players have already arrived the team’s camp in Uyo.

The three-time African champions will take on Benin Republic on Saturday.

The team will depart for Kigali on Sunday, for Tuesday’s Matchday 2 clash with the Amavubi (Bees) of Rwanda at the Amahoro Stadium, starting from 3pm Rwanda time (2pm Nigeria time).