Former Super Eagles skipper, Joseph Yobo, has urged Nigerians not to write off the Eagles’ qualification to the 2026 World Cup as their fate is not sealed yet.
He stated this in an interview on the sidelines of the Troost-Ekong Charity match held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos, on Monday.
Yobo, a former Everton FC of England defender, urged Nigerians to get behind the team in their quest to reach the 2026 World Cup coming up in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Super Eagles face a dire situation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, in fourth position from six matches in their qualifying Group C with seven points.
Nigeria is currently six points behind South Africa, who lead the group with 13 points, with four games left in the series.
Eric Chelle’s men must win all their remaining four matches to qualify.
The Eagles will play Rwanda at home, South Africa away in September, while their last two games involving Lesotho will be away and the Benin Republic at home in October.
Yobo said that the Eagles being in a tight corner would still qualify.
“Tough space, but there is a possibility, we have been in that space before; for this team, they should know how to grind out results.
“They need to play as a group united and ensure that they get the result needed, it doesn’t mean we have to play well, getting a win is the most important thing.
“If we drop any point from the group again, then we are out of the race,” he said.
Yobo expressed confidence in the current class of the Super Eagles and their ability to turn the tables.
“I believe in this set of players because I in this set of players because I have been an Assistant Coach with them and I know what they can do.
“Sometimes these types of circumstances wake us up, maybe we play for a couple of games more,” he said.
Published by Sunday Onuchukwu Osunkwo an International Sports Journalist based in the United States
Email sundayonuchukwu1@gmail.com
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