By our reporter 2.9.2025
The Super Eagles had their first workout Tuesday ahead of the crucial World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda on Saturday and Nigeria Football Federation and the team officials are under pressure to win.
Finding themselves in the lower ladder of the group C 2026 World Cup African qualifiers, the Super Eagles are condemned to winning the rest of their games, it is herculean task considering the mixed bag of fortunes the team had endured in the qualifiers.
NFF president Ibrahim Musa Gusau speaking ahead of the games against Rwanda Saturday and against South Africa on Tuesday next week acknowledged the dire situation of the team but was optimistic the Super Eagles can ride the storm.
“We understand the expectations of Nigerians, and we are confident that the team will rise to the occasion. We urge all fans to rally behind the Super Eagles in these crucial matches.
“There are strong possibilities that the Super Eagles will emerge successfully from the group. The players are determined, focused, and fully aware of the task ahead,” Gusau said.
He said everything the team needs to get the job done have been provided and the Super Eagles need to deliver and qualify for the World Cup.
The Super Eagles need to beat Rwanda in Uyo convince Nigerians they are equal to the task.
Super Eagles players camp Tuesday:
William Troost-Ekong (PAOK, captain)
Bruno Onyemaechi (Boavista)
Amas Obasogie (Bendel Insurance, GK)
Felix Agu (Werder Bremen, DF)
Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas, MF)
Frank Onyeka (Brentford, MF)
Alex Iwobi (Fulham, MF)
Calvin Bassey (Fulham, DF)
Ola Aina (Nottingham Forest, DF)
Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahçe, DF)
Moses Simon (Nantes, FW)
Benjamin Frederick (Brentford, DF)
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Hatayspor, MF)
Adebayo Adeleye (Hapoel Jerusalem, GK)
Chidozie Awaziem (Boavista, DF)
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