By Kayode John
Former Nigeria international, Joseph Yobo, is optimistic the Super Eagles can still qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Super Eagles are having unusually poor performances in the race to reach the United States, Canada and Mexico in two years’ time.
Nigeria have only three points from four matches, which leaves them in fifth place in a group of six teams, with only the group winners guaranteed a World Cup ticket.
But Yobo, who represented Nigeria at three World Cups, believes the three-time African champions still have a chance to pick a ticket, with six matches left to play in Group C.
“It’s never over until the last game,” he told The Guardian in an interview published on Monday.
However, he acknowledged that the Eagles may not completely have control over their destiny in the group as things stand.
“It’s a marathon and the pressure mounts on everyone. We just have to stay focused, win our matchers and hope that other results go our way,” stated Yobo who won 101 caps for Nigeria before retirement.
Rwanda currently lead the group on seven points, same as South Africa and Benin Republic, but the Amavubi have a better goal difference.
