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Nigeria Backed For WC Spot: 'We Have Better Players'

Nigeria Backed For WC Spot: 'We Have Better Players'

A former Nigeria international is confident the Super Eagles will qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Super Eagles currently sit fifth in Group C after four matches played, four points adrift of leaders Rwanda, South Africa and Benin, who all boast seven points.

Read: Ex-Nigeria Boss 'Close' To Becoming New Coach Zamalek

To makes matters worse, Nigeria have failed to register a win in the qualifiers, having picked up three draws and a loss.

Former Super Eagles star Godwin Okpara says the team's quality will propel the nation to the top of the group.

"1v1 Nigeria has better players than the teams in our World Cup group, and I'm confident we will qualify for the tournament next year," Okpara told Brila Media.

The three-time African champions will also be under new management after former Mali tactician Eric Chelle was unveiled as the new head coach last year.

Nigeria will resume their World Cup qualifying campaign on 21 March against Rwanda before they play host to Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.

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