William Troost-Ekong has said the Super Eagles deserved to earn a share of the spoils in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying game against Benin

As Super Eagles with invited 22 players present at their first training session in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire last night, Captain of the team, William Troost-Ekong insisted that the team’s sole objective is to pick all three points at stake and book a place at the 2025 AFCON in Morocco.

As Nigeria’s Super Eagles prepare to face Benin Republic in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign Matchday 5 encounter in Abidjan on Thursday, Coach Augustine Eguavoen has several selection options.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Thursday failed to beat Benin Republic in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier in Abidjan. Mohamed Tijani gave Gernot Rohr’s side the lead in the first half. Benin Republic also dominated the game in the first half.

Historically, Nigeria has dominated this fixture, winning seven of the last nine meetings and 12 of the overall 18 head-to-head matches since 1977.

The Super Eagles camp in Abidjan came alive on Tuesday with the arrival of more players ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. 21 players are now in the team’s camp with only two more expected.

Nigeria head five qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday, as Ghana are given a lifeline in their bid to reach Morocco.