Alex Iwobi says Nigeria’s Super Eagles are feeling upbeat ahead of the critical 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs.
The squad missed automatic qualification, finishing second in Group C behind South Africa, but now faces Gabon, Cameroon, and DR Congo for a shot at the intercontinental play-offs.
Nigeria must first get past Gabon in Thursday’s semi-final, with the winner taking on either Cameroon or DR Congo in the playoff final. The pressure is high, but Iwobi remains optimistic. “Giving ourselves another chance to go into the World Cup, the confidence is high,” Iwobi told BBC Sport Africa. “I’ve been in one [Russia 2018]; I would like to be in one again.”
The three-time African champions know they have a tough path, but energy in camp is strong. With important matches and the possibility of stepping onto the biggest stage in world football, the Super Eagles are focused and determined to keep their World Cup dreams alive.
