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Lookman stated “We know about their (Rwanda) quality, but at the end of the day, we need to be
focused on ourselves, try to bring the game to them and fight to get the win.”
Obodo, in an interview with Ifeanyi Udeze on Brila FM’s breakfast show ‘No Holds Barred’, said, “What we need to do is support and sustain them for these two games (Rwanda and Zimbabwe).
Currently sitting in 5th place with just 3 points, Nigeria take on joint table leaders Rwanda, who have 7 points, hoping to revive their chances.
This will be the 8th consecutive appearance for the Asian nation in the prestigious competition, with their
first coming in the 1998 World Cup in France.
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Reacting via his X handle on Wednesday, Wizkid praised the positive atmosphere surrounding the team under Chelle’s leadership.
Failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup would be a huge blow for the team, especially after missing out on the 2022 edition.
The Super Eagles have struggled in their previous matches, recording three draws and one loss in their first four games.
Historically, Nigeria has struggled to secure an away victory against Rwanda, but Ekong insists the team is not concerned about past records.
Samuel Okafor, chief executive of anti-discrimination organization Kick It Out, recently told BBC Sport that the level of racial abuse in English football has “reached crisis point.”