There is no game plan - Super Eagles coach Eguavoen on AFCON 2025Q against Rwanda

Interim Super Eagles boss Augustine Eguavoen || Imago

There is no game plan - Super Eagles coach Eguavoen on AFCON 2025Q against Rwanda

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 16:25 - 09.09.2024

Super Eagles interim boss Augustine Eguavoen has spoken to the media about Nigeria's AFCON 2025 qualifier against Rwanda.

As the Super Eagles prepare to face Rwanda in their AFCON 2025 qualifier, interim coach Augustine Eguavoen has provided a straightforward assessment of their approach.

Speaking to the media in Kigali, where the team has already arrived ahead of the crucial match on Tuesday, Eguavoen made it clear that there is no complicated game plan in place.

"There is no game plan. The plan is the three points," the former international defender stated, as reported by the NFF's social media account.

This no-nonsense attitude reflects Eguavoen's focus on securing a positive result, rather than over-analysing the opposition ahead of the all-important match. 

Super Eagles interim coach Eguavoen only wants a win in Kigali.|| X
Super Eagles interim coach Eguavoen only wants a win in Kigali.|| X

The statement suggests a refreshingly direct and pragmatic approach from the interim coach.

Nigeria will be looking to build on their impressive 3-0 victory over Benin Republic in Eguavoen's first match in charge on Saturday in the beautiful city of Uyo. 

Troost Ekong leading the Super Eagles team || Imago

Atalanta's Ademola Lookman, who scored a brace, and Victor Osimhen were the standout performers and scorers in that convincing win.

Now, the Super Eagles will be aiming to make it two wins from two AFCON 2025 qualifiers as they travel to face Rwanda's Amavubi in Kigali.

Osimhen and Lookman scored for Nigeria || Imago

Eguavoen's unwavering determination to secure all three points will no doubt be communicated to the players as they prepare for the challenge ahead.

The straight-talking approach from the interim coach is a refreshing departure from the sometimes over-cautious mindset that has plagued the Super Eagles in the past. 

Interim Super Eagles boss Augustine Eguavoen and his backroom staff.

Eguavoen's insistence on focusing solely on the result, rather than overthinking the game plan, could prove to be a valuable asset as Nigeria navigates the AFCON 2025 qualification campaign.

Nigerians will be keen to see if Eguavoen's no-frills mentality can translate into another positive result for the Super Eagles as they take on Rwanda in Kigali on Tuesday.

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