Nigeria Football Federation President Ibrahim Gusau has expressed confidence that the Super Eagles can clinch a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Although the team missed out on direct qualification, they still have a chance through the African playoffs.
Under Eric Chelle, the Eagles will face Gabon’s Panthers in the semi-final at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex in Rabat this Thursday.
A victory in this encounter would see them progress to the final, where they would take on either Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions or the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Leopards.
Gusau remains optimistic about Nigeria’s chances, stating, “We believe in the players and their ability to make Nigeria proud, not only on Thursday, but throughout these playoffs. We have a team capable of earning a World Cup ticket.”
