Former Super Eagles coach Adegboye Onigbinde says he’s optimistic that Nigeria will qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Recall that the Super Eagles lost 2-1 to Benin on Monday. Raphael Onyedika of Club Brugge gave the Super Eagles the advantage when he slotted in cooly just inside the box.
But unfazed, the Cheetahs of Benin, coached by a former Nigerian gaffer, Gernot Rohr, leveled proceedings in the 37th minute from Jodei Dossou after a defensive error from the Super Eagles.
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They compounded Nigeria’s misery just before the halftime whistle via Steve Mounie.
In a chat with Completesports.com, Onigbinde stated that the Super Eagles may be down but not out of the qualifying race for the World Cup.
“It is still very possible for the Super Eagles to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Everything now depends on how we work our way out of this tight corner.
“But then, I can’t still believe that we lost to Benin 2-1. It’s a game we should have won to brighten our chances in the group.
“Notwithstanding, I am still very optimistic that Nigeria will qualify for the 2026 World Cup.”
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