Former Nigerian international Alloy Agu has expressed confidence that the Super Eagles will overcome Rwanda and Zimbabwe in next month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Nigeria desperately needs maximum points from both fixtures to revive their faltering World Cup qualifying campaign. The Super Eagles currently sit second from bottom in Group C with just three points from four matches.
Rwanda leads the group with seven points, followed by South Africa and Benin, who also have seven points but trail on goal difference. Lesotho occupies fourth place with five points, while Zimbabwe sits at the bottom with two points.
In a chat with Completesports.com, Agu advised the Super Eagles to treat the upcoming matches with utmost seriousness, emphasizing the need to secure maximum points, particularly against Rwanda in Kigali.
“The two matches are crucial and will determine the fate of the Super Eagles in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers,” Agu stated.
“I expect the players to approach the games as if their lives depend on it because Nigeria must qualify for the World Cup. I am very optimistic that the Super Eagles will subdue Rwanda and Zimbabwe, even though it won’t be an easy task.
“All our matches must now be treated like a cup final. There is no more room for excuses.”