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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.

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.

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.

Nigeria will take on Rwanda on Friday in Kigali before facing Zimbabwe in Uyo on March 25.

With their World Cup hopes hanging in the balance, the Super Eagles will need to win all remaining matches and turn their fortunes around in the upcoming qualifiers.

Nigeria, currently fifth in the standings, will be looking to kickstart their qualification campaign with a strong performance in Kigali.