President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau, has expressed optimism that the Super Eagles will deliver an outstanding performance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs.
Gusau said he is confident that the Nigerian team will secure the top spot when the playoffs commence.
“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.
He added, “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.
“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 are scheduled to face 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 located in Rabat. The playoff final will take place at the Stade Prince Heritier Moulay El Hassan.
Meanwhile, the Confederation of African Football has announced that a draw will be held on Thursday, October 30, to decide which of the semi-final matches will be played in either of the two stadiums.
