President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Ibrahim Gusau has said the Super Eagles will be at their best at the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs.
Gusau exuded confidence the Super Eagles will clinch top spot in the playoffs.
“Everything is being done, by the NSC and the NFF, to see that nothing is left to chance. No stone will be left unturned,” Gusau told thenff.com.
“That special spirit that saw the team rise to the occasion and score the four goals they actually needed against Bénin Republic on the final day of the qualifiers, will propel the team to victory in the play-offs.
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“The camp will open in Rabat, Morocco on Sunday, 9th November. We are speaking to the players already and everyone is on the same page.
” Every preparation needed to see the team soar to victory will be made, and I believe the players are additionally motivated by that keen desire of every professional footballer to feature at the FIFA World Cup finals.”
The Super Eagles will square up with the Panthers of Gabon at either the 18,000 – capacity El-Barid Stadium or the 22,000 – capacity Prince Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex (both in Rabat), with the final of the play-offs scheduled for the Stade Prince Heritier Moulay El Hassan.
The Confederation of African Football , CAF, has announced that a draw will be conducted on Thursday, 30th October to determine which of the semi-final matches will be played in either stadium.
By Adeboye Amosu
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stupid nff make they no jinx us na him they play the ball silly gasau na you bi striker of defender??
Like as if you were the one to play the ball.
You guys better allow chelle to do his work without imposing player on him.
WITH SENTIMENT IN INVITATION OF PLAYERS, GOD WILL NOT ALLOW THEM TO QUALIFY FOR WORLD CUP.
PAUL ONUACHU, IHEANACHO, SADIQ-UMAR, BONIFACE, AHMED-MUSA HAVE NOTHING TO OFFER IN SUPER EAGLE TEAM AGAIN .
COACH ERIC CHELLE SHOULD NOT BE CARRIED AWAY/DECIEVED WITH CLUB GOAL SCORING FORM OF PAUL ONUACHU.
ONUACHU IS A EUROPEAN GOALSCORER DECIEVER.
HE ALWAYS FLOP IN SUPER EAGLE TEAM. THIS IS A PLAYER THAT HAS PLAYED MORE THAN 20 MATCHES IN SUPER EAGLE TEAM UNDER FIVE DIFFERENT COACHES , SCORED JUST ONLY TWO GOALS WITH NEITHER GOOD PERFORMANCE NOR EVEN CREATING GOAL ASSIST.
ONUACHU IS A PLAYER THAT CANNOT ADJUST IN TO STYLE OF PLAY OF SUPER EAGLE SETTING AS IT WAS COMPLAINED BY FORMER COACH: GERNOT ROHR.
**THERE ARE SOME OTHER BETTER PLAYERS THAT ARE WELL COMPOSED, RUGGED, AGGRESSIVE WITH GOOD QUALITY THAN HIM.
** ERIC CHELLE SHOULD ALWAYS BE INVITING PLAYERS BASE ON QUALITY & POTENTIAL..
Onuachu has done well in leagues outside the top 5 rated in Europe.He flopped in England but started scoring in Turkey,i knew he will hit it big in Turkey because he’s a lazy player who likes space to shine.But in top leagues and international games you are not given much space,it requires extra ability,acceleration and craft which unfortunately lacking in Paul’s football.
Instead the likes of Durosinmi who has been consistent in both domestic and Europa leagues respectively should be given opportunity let’s see what he brings to the super eagles
Arokodare is dropin in performance in the eagles and club.and am really worry. Awoniyi is fightin tooth and nail showin so much fitness . I think they should invite him for the play off. Moses simon sholud be left out and ndidi should be left out too. If nigeria want to pick the play off ticket then players should be invited on current form. I rest my case
Moses Simon left out.Ndidi left out?Is that a joke?Ok who do you think could do better?
I will prefer a half fit Arokodare to a fully fit Awoniyi for the super eagles.
@Ayodele, which awoniyi are you talking about? I ask you agian which awoniyi? Is it that over size player, the one bigger than the entire team?
Abeg dont just start with that, we need player who are very very fit and can husle ball, the likes of boniface, awoniyi, saudiq, kelechi, onucahu and desser doesn’t fit into that qualities listed above.
Chelle said he use watch close to 85 nigeira players every week, it should not be difficult for him to get players who will deliver, I hope chelle knows that his hope of retaining se job hang solely on wcp qualification.
Better not gamble with those yeye score of them are scoring in Scotland and others.
Are u for real? Abi we shd include osimhen, bassey and iwobi as well?