2026 WCQ: ‘It’s Not A Disaster Yet’ — Rufai Backs Super Eagles To Recover From Shaky Start

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai has backed the team to secure a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The three-time African champions have endured a disappointing start to their qualifying campaign.
Jose Peseiro’s charges laboured to a 1-1 draw in their first game against the Likuena of Lesotho.
The Super Eagles also rallied to earn a share of the spoils against the Warriors of Zimbabwe in their second game.
Despite the team’s stuttering start, Rufai has urged supporters to keep faith with Peseiro and his boys.
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“They can surprise us. Football is a crazy sport. I believe they can still turn things around and make Nigerians happy,” the 60-year-old, who played at the 1994 and 1998 World Cup finals, told BBC Sport Africa.
“It’s not a disaster yet.
“I expect the team to turn it around and qualify for the World Cup.”
The Super Eagles currently occupy third position on the Group C table behind Rwanda and South Africa.
The three-time African champions will be up against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in their next game in the qualifiers in June, 2024.
By Adeboye Amosu
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