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The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been dealt a major blow ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, which will resume in March 2025.
Nigeria started the qualifying campaign on the wrong note and are in danger of missing consecutive World Cups after picking up three points from the opening four games.
The Eagles have played disappointing draws against Lesotho, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, while they lost 2-1 to neighbours Benin Republic, which spelt the end for Finidi George.
Nigeria are fifth with five points in the group, which also has Rwanda, four points below first place and one point above bottom-placed minions Zimbabwe.
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Maduka Okoye became Udinese’s first-choice goalkeeper at the start of this year but remained on the bench for the Super Eagles behind the reliable Stanley Nwabali.
He had his first minutes in two years during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier's final match day loss against Rwanda after Nwabali was given a condolence leave after his father's demise.
His hopes of fighting to regain his number one spot may have suffered a big blow after Udinese released an official statement that he will be out for a while due to injury.
He is expected to return before the Eagles’ next games against Rwanda and Zimbabwe but may not regain full fitness for a while, which could hamper his chances.
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Legit.ng reported that ex international John Utaka challenged Alex Iwobi to replicate his form from Premier League club Fulham in the national team.
Utaka issued this challenge to Iwobi after the Arsenal academy graduate scored a brace to help the London club beat Brighton and Hove Albion 3-1.
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Elijah Odetokun (Sports Editor) Elijah Odetokun is a Nigerian sports editor at Legit.ng. He has four years of working experience and holds a Bachelor of Agriculture from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, and a Diploma in Freelance and Sports Writing from the London School of Journalism. Email: elijah.odetokun@sportsbrief.com
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