Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr, is aware the Super Eagles will be gunning for revenge against his side on Saturday.
The Cheetahs recorded a stunning 2-1 victory over their neighbours in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying tie in June.
The Super Eagles have the chance to avenge the defeat when they host their fellow West Africans in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday one encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo this weekend.
Rohr believed the Super Eagles are more stronger now than the team they beat the last time in Abidjan.
“Nigeria is not a conquered territory, far from it. We beat Nigeria three months ago, they will certainly have a spirit of revenge which can be important and that is normal,” Rohr told Benin Football.
“They did not have certain players who are there now: Ekong, the captain, Osimhen who will be there this time, he was not there last time, and behind also they have contributions, Ola Aina is there.
“It’s going to be a stronger team than the one we beat in June in Abidjan. We are wary. In addition, at home, they have the obligation to achieve a result now after a series of draws or even defeats.”
AFCON 2025 qualifiers: Rohr wary of vengeance-seeking Super Eagles
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