Benedict Iroha, a former Nigeria international, has called on the Super Eagles to display commitment and adequate preparation as they approach important 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, according to Completesports. com reports… In an exclusive interview with Completesports. From his base in Texas, USA, Iroha underscored that achieving consecutive victories in these matches is crucial for improving Nigeria’s prospects of qualifying for the tournament jointly hosted by Mexico, the USA, and Canada. The 55-year-old made his comments in anticipation of next weekend’s match in Kigali, where Nigeria is set to compete against Rwanda in an effort to revitalize their qualification campaign. Additionally, check out: 6 Noteworthy Away Wins by the Super Eagles in World Cup Qualifying History. “The main focus isn’t solely on our prospects against Rwanda; for me, the crucial matter is Rwanda topping the group,” stated the former defender from Vitesse Arnhem in Holland. “Ultimately, it hinges on how well-prepared, motivated, and equipped the Super Eagles are to secure a victory in Kigali.” That’s the sole method through which we can begin to have faith in our chances of qualifying. Our ranking in the group standings is inadequate after completing four rounds of matches. A victory in Kigali, along with another win against Zimbabwe in Uyo, would rekindle optimism that the aspiration of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup remains attainable. Iroha played a crucial role in Nigeria’s ‘Golden Generation,’ which secured the Africa Cup of Nations title in Tunisia in 1994 and notably qualified for the FIFA World Cup in the USA that same year. Following a successful playing career, Iroha moved into coaching, and he notably led Heartland FC to the 2009 CAF Champions League final, where they were narrowly defeated by TP Mazembe from the Democratic Republic of Congo on away goals after a 2-2 aggregate score. Additionally, Chukwu has stated that the Super Eagles must win against Rwanda and Zimbabwe to boost their chances for the 2026 World Cup.
