Nigeria’s Super Eagles on the verge of Missing out of 2026 World Cup

The Super Eagles of Nigeria, are most likely going to miss out on the 2026 World Cup, Following their poor run of games in the Ongoing World Cup Qualifiers.

After a disappointing loss at the AFCON Finals, the Nigerian Football Federation were unable to renew the contract of the Portuguese Head Coach Jose Peserio, who saw the Super Eagles to the final of the Nations Cup, which they eventually lost.

Following the expiration of his contract, the NFF appointed his Assistant Findi George, who also doubled as the head Coach of NPFL Side Enyimba of Aba, a role which he relinquished to take on the Country’s top coaching job.

on the assumption of duty, Finidi was Saddled with the responsibility of leading the Super Eagle’s 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. However, they have been unable to secure a win after Picking a draw with the South Africans at Home in Uyo, they went on to lose 2-1 to Benin Republic in their next game, which has since Diminished their chances of securing a spot at the next World cup, as they Four points behind the top spot, following South Africa 3-1 win over Zimbabwe and Rwanda’s 1-0 win over Lesotho.

With two games left in the qualifiers, it is highly unlikely for the Eagles to win both remaining Matches, after having played Four games Already.