Stephen Keshi Confident of Nigeria’s World Cup Chances Despite Tough Group Draw
Nigeria’s head coach, Stephen Keshi, has set his sights on reaching the World Cup final, but he knows his team must first navigate a challenging group stage. The Super Eagles have been placed in Group F alongside Argentina, Bosnia, and Iran—a formidable set of opponents—but Keshi remains optimistic about his side’s chances.
In a recent statement, the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach expressed confidence that Nigeria could go all the way in Brazil. “We can win it. Those who win it don’t have two heads. All we need to go further is focus, avoid injuries, and take it one game at a time,” Keshi said.
Although the clash with Argentina is a high-profile encounter, Keshi is not fixated on that match just yet. Instead, he emphasized the importance of the games against Iran and Bosnia. “The match against Argentina isn’t important right now. The most important matches are against Iran, then Bosnia,” he added, underlining the significance of starting the tournament strong and building momentum.
With a mixture of experienced players and youthful talent, Keshi will be looking to guide Nigeria beyond the group stage, aiming for a place in the knockout rounds, and potentially making a deep run toward the final. The Super Eagles’ resilience and determination will be key as they face some of the tournament’s toughest opponents.
