‘Don’t panic, Super Eagles will qualify for 2026 World Cup’

President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has guaranteed Nigerians that the Super Eagles will secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by USA, Canada and Mexico.

Gusau also reaffirmed his commitment to the development of grassroots football across the nation, emphasising its importance for the growth of the sport in Nigeria.

Speaking recently at the final match of the Sokoto State FA Chairman Cup at the Giginya Memorial Stadium, Sokoto, Gusau praised the Sokoto State FA for successfully organising the tournament. The final saw Lokoja FC defeat A.A Star FC in a dramatic penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw.

The NFF boss emphasised that missing back-to-back World Cups would be detrimental to Nigeria’s football aspirations and called for collective effort to ensure qualification. “The qualification of the Super Eagles for the 2026 World Cup is a task for all football stakeholders, led by the NFF,” Gusau said. “I urge everyone to support this mission.”