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A look at the Super Eagles players who will miss the AFCONQ2025 qualifier against Rwanda.
Nigeria's Super Eagles have already secured their place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, but they are not taking their foot off the gas as they prepare to face Rwanda's Amavubi in their final AFCONQ2025 qualifier.
However, the three-time African champions will be without several key players for the upcoming match.
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Stanley Nwabali - First-choice Goalkeeper
The Super Eagles will be without their first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, who has been excused from camp to visit family and relations following the demise of his father.
Nwabali has been number one since his brilliant AFCON2023 outing, with Maduka Okoye sidelined. Now, the Udinese shot-stopper has his much-awaited chance to represent the country again.
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Okoye has not been in between the sticks for the Eagles since that infamous clash against Tunisia in the AFCON2021 back in 2022. Will he make amends against the Amavubi?
Ola Aina - Nottingham Forest Defender
English Premier League side Nottingham Forest has requested for defender Olaoluwa Aina to be allowed to fly back to the UK for a crucial match, with Nigeria already qualified for the AFCON.
A friendly-man agreement between Augustine Eguavoen and Premier League side Nottingham Forest means the former Chelsea star has returned to the City Ground.
Ademola Lookman - In-form Forward
Another notable absence is that of in-form forward Ademola Lookman, who suffered a knock in the previous match against Benin Republic and has left the Super Eagles camp.
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Like Aina, Eguavoen confirmed he excused the Atalanta star due to the fact he is not 100% fit for the game. The coach also noted that he wants to retain the relationship he has with the CAF Player of the Year contender.
While the Super Eagles will be missing these key players for their final AFCONQ2025 qualifier against Rwanda, Head Coach Eguavoen remains confident that the team's momentum will not be disrupted.
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The positive atmosphere within the squad, as evidenced by the players' lighthearted interactions, led by captain William Troost-Ekong, suggests that the Super Eagles are well-equipped to handle the challenge and end the qualifiers on a high note, despite the absences.
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