Former Super Eagles striker Victor Ikpeba has backed the team to beat Rwanda, and South Africa in their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixtures, reports Completesports.com.
Eric Chelle’s side will host the Amavubi of Rwanda in a matchday seven encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Saturday, 6 September.
The West Africans will take on the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in Blomfeinteim four days later.
The Super Eagles currently occupy fourth position in their group with seven points from six games.
Ikpeba believed the players will get their qualification campaign back on track with victories over Rwanda, and South Africa.
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“The boys have let down the country, they ought to take responsibility (for the poor run),” Ikpeba said on Monday Night Football on SuperSport TV.
“This is because the players make great managers and teams.
“But we can’t dwell on the past.
“There’s pride, determination and honour to play for your country, I believe the boys are now ready and determined to do the job against Rwanda and South Africa.
“We can do it, but we have to fight for it, we have to earn it.”
By Adeboye Amosu
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Why is FIFA quiet over the 3-point deduction from SA? We no go gree with. magomago.
As soon as the whistle goes, NFF should chat with. the. lawyers for a showdown at CAS.
From what I gathered, the protocol is to make the deduction at the end of the qualifiers, as was done to Nigeria in 2028, after the conclusion of the WCQ,, when Algeria was awarded a win at home against us for fielding Shehu Abdulahi.
Thank God we still had enough points to cushion the effect, otherwise, it would have been Zambia that qualified.
Others say the deduction wll be done this October. I am confident SA will be ducked 3 points. Nigeria should not just blow the chance this Spetember by nicking 6 points out of 6. That way, we will be leading the group by Sept 9.
Chelle Have u not sirprise us already? What other surprise do u want to give us other tgan failure surprises which we are already used to. Non sence coach who put go players on the bench and put average players as first eleven only to play the good players when we have been eliminated for CHAN 2025
@Kel, I disagree with you on the timing of points deduction in the match between Algeria and Nigeria, the match was the last match of the qualifying series and Nigeria had already qualified when they beat Zambia 1-0 in Uyo.
@ Ayodele, Please let us just pray for him to make the right decision in team selection and for overall success of the Super Eagles to qualify for the world cup .
I was also wondering why everyone kept mute on this, as the the players that played the last match of the group stage could win that competition, with analysis of most of the match played in the competition.
I would advice him that he should allow Osimehen to play the full match, as by substituting him gives opponent courage to attack, as this was one of the reason why we drew one of the qualifier lately. I just pray the Super Eagles qualifier for this world cup, as due to age factor another 4 years of waiting is a no no for these players. Commitment has to be 100%
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@ SuperGoals
Oya na, – Copy and Paste – Kick and Rush LMAAOO!
Yuh be very mumu man! lol, yuh copy even the – Your comment is awaiting moderation – add join put lmaaoo!
Pastor Four Four Two. Haha! Has it come to this? Why hide behind the name Yabaoh to abuse people and cause mayhem on this platform? Na only you?
@SuperGoal, you are highly regarded. God will continue to bless you for sharing your views. Others might not agree with it, but it is not a license for them to assume a demonic identity to then rain insults at you.
Please continue to share your views here. Not everyone will react like this raving lunatic called Yabaoh aka Four Four Two, aka Arara Kumbie aka Ibitoye Bednarok.
This is true.
Thank you.
IF ERIC CHELLE DIDN’T LISTEN TO DICTATORSHIP, DIDN’T USE EGO/SENIORITY IN TEAM SELECTION AND DID NOT USE PLAYERS IN WRONG POSITION LIKE HE DID LAST TERM. DEFINITELY HE WILL GO PLACES.
BUT USING SENTIMENT, EGO, QUOTA SYSTEM, SENIORITY OR USELESS EXPERIENCE WILL FAIL WOEFULLY.
@TALK UR OWN
Bia, do you people really not know the significance of and difference in present and past tense?? Chaai! Why are we like this in Nigeriaa?
Mr man, are you for real with this your write up or are you trying to be funny? Hmm na wa oo! LMAAOO
@Four Four Two aka Yabaoh aka Ibitoye Bednarok aka Arara Kumbie aka Pastor Hypocrite, please, make your point and leave Mr/Ms Talk Ur Own alone.
Why do you have to be a bully! I apologise to you Mr Talk Ur Own on behalf of all real pastors out there. This guy is phake. We know you are an English teacher who knows the difference between bate and bait, regardless, you are fake, abi na phake! Hahaha English no be my papa language. Whether fake or phake , you are one of the Two, on both, Mr Four Four Two. Hahahaha
SIX PLAYERS TO BE DROP OUT BASE ON ANTECEDENT SHOULD BE:
1. BONIFACE (Boni-yeye)
2. SADIQ-UMAR
3. EBENEZER HARCOURT
4. ADAMS AKOR
5. NATHAN TELLA
6. Al-HASSAN
BUT DUE TO TRIBALISM & QUOTA SYSTEM,: AKOR, SADIQ-UMAR, AL-HASSAN WILL BE RETAIN.
Moderator you’re weird for allowing this silly comment. Better go and hawk Akamu before you start spilling ignorance with the above mediocre comment. Adding our little goalkeeper gem Ebenezer to your list sums up why you have no business with football.
@ JULIET
Nna ehn, see the response to TALK UR OWN? Ditto to you too mr man.
You guys must either be comedians or clowns or alternatively just very scarily clueless about tenses. Nna, me I hope it’s the former and not the latter oo!
And this word that you lot love to use so much – ANTECEDENT cracks man up big time! lool
In all my years, I have actually NEVER seen an actual English man, whose language it is by the way, use that expression, but every time you come on CSN, you cannot stroll past without hearing “ANTECEDENT” and other infuriating expressions like “RECALL THAT” hehehehe
Omo na wa! Una just like to dey blow big big OTT grammar LMAAOO!
This is true.
Comedians, clowns, clueless. Hehe. God have mercy.
See holy words coming out of the mouth of a pastor who himself will rot in hell for using someone else’s identity to insult others.
No vex o Juliet and Talk Your Own. You guys are free to share your opinions (however contentious) without a pastor who is possessed by familiar spirit not insulting you.
Thanks.
I still marvel at how easy it was to unmask this Pastor Pit Laterite as Yabaoh, Four Four Two, Ibitoye Bednarok and Arara Kumbie. Maybe I should call rename myself Sherlock Holmes, Inspector Gadget or Olu Jacobs from now on hahaha, now that’s a thought. Hahaha