Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George, has emphasized the critical need for his team to secure maximum points in their upcoming match against Benin Republic on Monday.
The Super Eagles have had a rocky start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, managing a 1-1 draw against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana on Friday. This marked their third consecutive draw in the qualifiers, leaving them in fifth position in Group C with three points from three games.
Finidi George acknowledged the challenges ahead and reiterated the team’s commitment to giving their all in every game. “We’re very much aware of why we are here and what we have to do. The players want to go to the World Cup and they have resolved to give their all in every game going forward. We had our opportunities against South Africa on Friday and should have won, but that is gone and we face another challenge now,” Finidi told thenff.com.
He emphasized the importance of focusing on one match at a time, stating, “We have resolved not to look too far ahead in this race. The essence is to take it one match at a time. Benin Republic is in our front now, and we must deal with that squarely.”
The match against Benin Republic is seen as crucial for the Super Eagles as they aim to improve their standing in the group and keep their World Cup hopes alive.
