Super Eagles coach Finidi makes 2026 World Cup vow

Newly appointed Super Eagles coach Finidi George has vowed Nigeria will qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

Finidi’s first official games will be World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin next month.

“The World Cup qualification matches against South Africa and Benin Republic are a collective responsibility for all Nigerians. I know I am in charge now and the heavy responsibility is on me to win the two World Cup matches,” Finidi said after he met with top NFF officials in Abuja. 

“I will do my best to ensure success and qualify for the world Cup.

“I am also in touch with the players and they are ready and willing to give their all having missed out in the last edition held in Qatar. 

“In terms of having knowledge of our opponents , I have been following them.

“The world today is a global village, one can monitor anything in the comfort of his sitting room.

“Also as we working hard to qualify same they are doing to be at the World Cup.

“We need prayers and support from everybody, this is our own we can do it and do it well. 

“Honestly my target is to win the two matches and not to be judged with the two international friendly games played (as interim coach).”

Nigeria are third along with Lesotho and Zimbabwe afer two rounds of matches.

Rwanda top the group with four points, South Africa are second on three points, while Benin are bottom on a point.