Nigerian football legend Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has voiced strong confidence in the Super Eagles’ bid to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His optimism comes ahead of Nigeria’s decisive playoff clash against Gabon.
The critical match will unfold on Thursday, November 13. It will take place at the Hide Moulay Hassan Stadium in Morocco. The winning team advances to face either DR Congo or Cameroon. This next stage offers a pathway to the inter-continental playoff and World Cup qualification.
Okocha shared his perspective during an appearance on The Exchange with Femi Soneye. He stated: “Where there’s hope, I believe. That’s football’s beauty. I still trust this team and believe qualification is possible. We created this situation and must resolve it. Their last performance showed desire to improve. They’ve restored our hope.”
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen will spearhead Nigeria’s attack. He confirmed shifting focus to national duty after club commitments. Following Galatasaray’s 1-0 loss to Kocaelispor, Osimhen declared: “That match is behind me. My focus now is entirely on representing Nigeria.”
The Super Eagles face Gabon at 5 p.m. Nigerian time on November 13. The high-stakes encounter will determine their World Cup qualification fate.
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