Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has expressed confidence that Nigeria will secure a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Currently, Nigeria is positioned fourth in their World Cup qualifying group, six points adrift of group leaders South Africa, whom they are set to face in September when the qualifiers resume. With four matches remaining, the Super Eagles must win all their upcoming fixtures and hope that their competitors drop points.
Nigeria will host Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on September 3rd, before travelling to face South Africa on September 7th. The Super Eagles will need to be at their best to keep their World Cup hopes alive.
In an interview with Brila FM, the Udinese goalkeeper emphasised the importance of support from Nigerian fans in achieving this formidable task. “I believe we need that support, all the prayers and love for the team. We are in very good spirits, and I think with the twelfth man of over 250 million Nigerians, we will always have hope. We will come back together in September, and we have a team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup,” Okoye stated.
