Former Tremendous Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has praised Nigeria’s efficiency of their 2-1 victory over Lesotho in Polokwane on Friday however urged the gamers to keep up their focus and proceed enjoying high quality soccer because the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers attain an important stage.
Talking after the match, Mikel emphasised that whereas qualification stays potential, the workforce should guarantee they ship performances that make Nigerians proud, whatever the closing final result.
“Even when Nigeria fails to qualify for the World Cup, the gamers ought to a minimum of play good soccer that followers received’t remorse watching,” Mikel stated.
“The World Cup is a event no workforce needs to overlook, and at this stage, Benin is the workforce that can decide our destiny. If South Africa loses to Rwanda and Nigeria defeats Benin, I consider we nonetheless have an opportunity to qualify. However our gamers should play high quality soccer that brings victory. I actually loved their efficiency and immediately’s win.”
Nigeria presently sit third in Group C with 14 factors, behind Benin Republic and South Africa.
The Tremendous Eagles will host Benin Republic in Uyo on Tuesday, a match that might determine their qualification destiny.
