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Nigeria currently trail Group C leaders South Africa by six points, having failed to win five of
their six matches so far.

The 43-year-old remains optimistic about Nigeria’s World Cup chances, saying that if they win all their remaining matches and get favorable results from other teams, qualification is still possible.

Joining Nigeria in the tournament will be the Black Stars of Ghana, the Reggae Boys of Jamaica, and the Soca Warriors of Trinidad and Tobago.

The Super Eagles currently sit fourth in the group with seven points from six games; six points behind leaders South Africa.

Ikedia concluded by stating that “We (Nigeria) have a generation of young players. Many of
them are still developing, so the best thing we can do is encourage and support them.”

Ekpo also pointed out the importance of playing players in their right positions to avoid further
issues within the team.

He further added, “As players on the field, with just five minutes remaining, there’s no need to be
pushing forward. They should have held onto the 1-0 lead and secured the three points.

This initiative aims to fine-tune the team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying series, which resumes in September.

It’s a difficult road ahead, but Ekong’s message suggests the team isn’t giving up yet. Whether that belief translates into results on the pitch remains to be seen.

Lookman, who has thrived as a winger for Atalanta, struggled to impose himself after being deployed in a central role behind Victor Osimhen in Chelle’s 4-4-2 setup.