Tremendous Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong says the workforce is totally centered and decided to ship once they head to Morocco subsequent month for the essential 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff.
Ekong reaffirmed the squad’s dedication to securing Nigeria’s place on the international event, describing the playoff as a “do-or-die” mission for the workforce.
“We all know what’s at stake,” Ekong mentioned. “Qualifying for the World Cup means every part to us — the gamers, the followers, and the nation. We’ve been working tirelessly, and everybody is able to give their all once we step out in Morocco. This isn’t the time for excuses or errors.”
Nigeria’s journey to the playoffs was marked by a mixture of challenges and robust performances, however Ekong believes the workforce’s current resurgence below coach Eric Chelle has restored confidence and unity.
“The environment in camp is nice. We’ve acquired younger, hungry gamers and skilled leaders all pushing in the identical path,” he added. “We respect each opponent, however we’re going there to win — nothing much less. Each match is a ultimate now.”
The playoffs, scheduled to carry from 13 to 16 November in Morocco, will decide the ultimate African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup within the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Ekong, who has been certainly one of Nigeria’s most constant performers over the previous decade, mentioned he and his teammates perceive the magnitude of the duty forward.
“We owe it to our nation to complete sturdy,” he mentioned firmly. “We’ve come too far to fall quick now. The goal is evident — qualify, no matter what.”
