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Nigeria goalkeeper Kayode Bankole has expressed confidence in the Super Eagles qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite their current struggles.
The Super Eagles find themselves in a precarious position, sitting fifth in Group C with just three points from four games. The three time African champions are away to Rwanda in match day five of the qualifiers at the Amahoro Stadium on Friday, March 21.
Bankole, one of four new players called up for the qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, believes the team has what it takes to bounce back.
The Remo Stars goalkeeper said: “Getting the call-up at this point is something amazing for me, and I know it’s a big start ahead of us because everybody expects Nigeria to qualify for the World Cup, but I know impossible is nothing and with God on our side, I know it is going to be possible.”
The 22-year-old shot-stopper, who has previously been part of the home-based Super Eagles squad, is relishing the opportunity to train alongside some of the country’s biggest stars.
“It has been great, it’s a wonderful feeling for me to be in the midst of the big boys, the superstars, it’s amazing,” he added.
The Super Eagles are four points behind group leaders Rwanda, who have seven points. However, with six matches remaining in the qualifying campaign, Nigeria still has a chance to turn things around.
Nigeria’s poor start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers has raised concerns, with pressure mounting on new head coach Eric Chelle to deliver immediate results. They will return home to face Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium Uyo on March 25.
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