Former Kwara United coach, Samson Unuanel has posited that the Super Eagles must overcome South Africa and Rwanda if they are to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Recall that Nigeria have managed just two points from two matches played against Lesotho and Zimbabwe respectively.
With Rwanda and South Africa ahead of the Super Eagles in Group C standing, Unuanel in a chat with Completesports.com stated that the team must do everything possible to topple these teams.
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“We’ve found ourselves in a position where we have no choice but to win South Africa and Rwanda.
“These games may determine the fate of the Super Eagles as par qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
“The position we are right now is not what most Nigerians expected considering the fact that on paper, Nigeria should have pocketed six points with Lesotho and Zimbabwe game.”
“The team must fight it hard now and I am optimistic they can still turn things around.”
The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers resume in June 2024 with Nigeria hosting South Africa, before travelling to an away game against Benin Republic.
By Augustine Akhilomen
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It’s not yet bad for Super Eagles qualification. No need for the unwarranted and unnecessary emotions. When a team can qualify for a competition by beating opponents in the group, it is still safe for that team. Eagles will beat other teams and win the remaining matches. No need to sack Peseiro. On Uzoho, we should still give him a chance. He surely will improve. Onana of Man U has improved. Up Super Eagles of Nigeria.
How did this ‘expert’ arrive at this conclusion? There are still 8 matches to go.What’s the panic?