After a disappointing start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has pledged that the team will give their all to secure a spot at football’s biggest stage.
The Super Eagles, despite their storied history in African football, have struggled to find their footing in the qualifiers.
With just three points from four games, they trail group leaders Rwanda by four points, leaving their World Cup ambitions hanging by a thread.
This precarious position comes in the wake of Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Determined to avoid back-to-back disappointments, the three-time African champions, who last appeared in the tournament in 2018, face a daunting task in the months ahead.
Speaking to the BBC ahead of Nigeria’s crucial double-header in March, Iwobi shared the team’s resolve to turn things around:
“Everyone wants to experience the World Cup, it’s the best and biggest competition in the world,” said the 27-year-old.
“We know it’s not going to be easy because every team in Africa wants to qualify.
The stakes couldn’t be higher, as only the group winners will secure an automatic ticket to the World Cup.
Despite the mounting pressure and the absence of a permanent head coach, Iwobi remains confident in the Super Eagles’ talent and collective determination.
Addressing the coaching instability that has plagued the team, the Fulham midfielder made it clear that the players must take full responsibility for their performances.
“We’ll never use it as an excuse because we can only hold ourselves accountable as players,” Iwobi stated.
“No matter what manager comes into play, essentially it’s down to us as players to give 100%. We’ve got the quality, we all play in various high leagues across Europe. We have got to take accountability and get the points to qualify.”
The path to redemption starts in March, with Nigeria set to face group leaders Rwanda in Kigali before hosting Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
For the Super Eagles, it’s now or never. The players, led by captain Troost Ekong, are determined to rise to the challenge and ensure that Nigeria takes its rightful place on football’s grandest stage.
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After a disappointing start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has pledged that the team will give their all to secure a spot at football’s biggest stage.
The Super Eagles, despite their storied history in African football, have struggled to find their footing in the qualifiers.
With just three points from four games, they trail group leaders Rwanda by four points, leaving their World Cup ambitions hanging by a thread.
This precarious position comes in the wake of Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Determined to avoid back-to-back disappointments, the three-time African champions, who last appeared in the tournament in 2018, face a daunting task in the months ahead.
Speaking to the BBC ahead of Nigeria’s crucial double-header in March, Iwobi shared the team’s resolve to turn things around:
“Everyone wants to experience the World Cup, it’s the best and biggest competition in the world,” said the 27-year-old.
“We know it’s not going to be easy because every team in Africa wants to qualify.
The stakes couldn’t be higher, as only the group winners will secure an automatic ticket to the World Cup.
Despite the mounting pressure and the absence of a permanent head coach, Iwobi remains confident in the Super Eagles’ talent and collective determination.
Addressing the coaching instability that has plagued the team, the Fulham midfielder made it clear that the players must take full responsibility for their performances.
“We’ll never use it as an excuse because we can only hold ourselves accountable as players,” Iwobi stated.
“No matter what manager comes into play, essentially it’s down to us as players to give 100%. We’ve got the quality, we all play in various high leagues across Europe. We have got to take accountability and get the points to qualify.”
The path to redemption starts in March, with Nigeria set to face group leaders Rwanda in Kigali before hosting Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
For the Super Eagles, it’s now or never. The players, led by captain Troost Ekong, are determined to rise to the challenge and ensure that Nigeria takes its rightful place on football’s grandest stage.
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