Former Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins has expressed his confidence that Nigeria’s senior national team will turn around their sluggish beginning and clinch one of Africa’s qualification spots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, according to Completesports. Martins, who attended an event in Abuja hosted by the Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, shared his confidence in the team’s ability to qualify for the World Cup. He cautioned that failing to qualify for a second consecutive tournament would be a significant setback for both the players and Nigeria. “I believe that the Super Eagles will recover from a rough start and successfully qualify for the 2026 World Cup,” said the former Inter Milan player, known by nicknames ‘Obagoal’ and ‘Weapon of Mass Destruction’. Additionally, Zimbabwe’s head coach mentioned that the Super Eagles could be defeated in Uyo as part of the 2026 WCQ. The squad is comprised of talented athletes eager to compete internationally. “Their desire will be their ticket.” Martins remains hopeful even though Nigeria is facing difficulties in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. The Super Eagles are currently in a tough spot, ranked fifth in Group C, having earned only three points from four games. They follow behind Rwanda, South Africa, and Benin Republic, all of whom have seven points, with fourth-placed Lesotho sitting two points ahead. Nigeria holds a narrow one-point edge over last-placed Zimbabwe. The responsibility of improving the situation now lies with the new Head Coach Eric Chelle, who will oversee Nigeria’s next two important qualifying matches.
