Here’s the latest on Nwabali’s optimistic stance regarding Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign
🧤 Nwabali: “Don’t Rule Us Out Yet”
- Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali urged fans and pundits not to count Nigeria out, saying it’s still possible to secure one of the automatic qualifying spots for the 2026 World Cup
- Currently, Nigeria sits in 4th place in Group C after six matches—picking up only one win, four draws, and one defeat, totaling six or seven points (reports vary slightly)
💪 Still Plenty to Play For
- With four matches remaining and a maximum of 12 points up for grabs, Nwabali emphasized that the Super Eagles have every chance to mount a comeback in the group
- He stressed realism and hard work over national pride, saying: “It’s football — being Nigeria doesn’t automatically mean we’ll beat everyone… We still have a good chance … We’re focused on the next game, and we’ll keep pushing to turn things around.”
🗓️ What Lies Ahead
Here’s the schedule for the remaining qualifiers:
- September: Home vs Rwanda & away vs South Africa
- October: Away vs Lesotho & home vs Benin
A strong finish in these fixtures—and possibly a points deduction for South Africa over administrative infractions—could open the path for Nigeria, as noted by both Nwabali and the NSC chairman Shehu Dikko
📌 Summary
- Nwabali is staying positive despite current struggles
- Four games left, 12 points available
- Critical stretch begins in September
- Nigeria’s fate is still very much in their hands
