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Okoye highlighted the importance of winning this crucial match.
In form, Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has stressed the importance of a victory for the Super Eagles in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin Republic.
The match is scheduled to take place on Saturday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
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This will be the second meeting between both sides in four months, following their June encounter in a World Cup qualifying match which the Cheetahs won 2-1.
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The Super Eagles, seeking to end their three-game winless streak, will be aiming to start their campaign on a positive note.
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Nigeria vs Benin: Former Super Eagles coach returns to Uyo as Cheetahs prepare for epic clash
The coach returns to Nigeria after three years and will be leading the Cheetahs against the Super Eagles on Saturday.
The Udinese shot-stopper, who has been in impressive form in Serie A this season, is eyeing a return to the number one spot for the national team.
Okoye emphasised the significance of securing a win in this crucial encounter.
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19:25 - 04.09.2024
Nigeria vs Benin: Osimhen out, Boniface to lead Super Eagles attack against Cheetahs
Victor Osimhen might miss the game against Benin Republic as he would be late to the team's camp.
"It's important we win because this is an important AFCON qualifier. We have to be at our best and play at our highest level. What is most important is the victory for the team and Nigeria," the Udinese goalkeeper said.
Meanwhile, Rohr and his Cheetahs arrived in Uyo at 6:11 PM on a Sky Line flight from Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. Upon their arrival, the team proceeded to their assigned camp after obtaining clearance from the Nigeria Immigration Service.
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