As Nigeria prepare to face South Africa for a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier, Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali don talk say him believe say Nigeria go come out victorious for Bloemfontein. Di match wey go happen for Free State Stadium na must-win for Nigeria, as dem dey third for Group C with just 10 points, behind South Africa wey get 16 points.
Nwabali, wey dey play for Chippa United inside South Africa, talk say even though Bafana Bafana dey top di group, Super Eagles get strong squad wey fit match any team. “We respect them because dem dey do well, but I feel we go come out strong,” he tell NFF TV. He add say every game get him own plan, and Nigeria go approach this one with full confidence.
Di Super Eagles just win Rwanda 1-0 for Uyo, and that result don give dem small boost ahead of this tough fixture. But with only three matches left for di qualifiers, Nigeria need full three points to keep hope alive for di World Cup wey go happen for USA, Canada and Mexico. Di team go miss Victor Osimhen due to injury, so players like Chukwueze, Iwobi and Lookman go carry di attacking load.
Meanwhile, South African football legends like Thabo Mngomeni don talk say Bafana Bafana fit exploit Nigeria defence if dem play aggressive. He even mention say Nwabali no too solid based on him club form for Chippa United, wey dey bottom of di PSL table. But Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong defend Nwabali, say “we no fit do without am”.
As fans dey gear up for di showdown, tension dey high and expectations dey heavy. Nigerians dey hope say di team go deliver and revive their World Cup dream. Kickoff time na 6pm local time, and all eyes go dey on Bloemfontein to see whether Nwabali confidence go translate to victory for di Super Eagles.
