Year: 2025
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.”
Nigeria’s new head coach, Eric Chelle, will be under pressure to deliver, as the Super Eagles look to bounce back from their slow start.
While stricter tests had already been implemented in Australia, further analysis of onboard footage prompted the FIA to impose even tighter restrictions starting in Shanghai.