Former Tremendous Eagles goalkeeper, Idah Peterside, has issued a warning to Eric Chelle’s facet forward of their 2026 FIFA World Cup play-off conflict with Gabon in November.
Peterside famous that Gabon are an rising power in African soccer, very similar to Cape Verde, who’ve already certified for the 2026 World Cup.
Each Nigeria and Gabon are set to satisfy within the play-offs after failing to safe automated qualification.
Talking with Soccer Beat, Peterside urged the Tremendous Eagles to claim their superiority and reveal that they continue to be one of many continent’s footballing giants.
“The playoffs are going to be difficult. We now have been paired with Gabon [Pierre-Emerick] Aubameyang and his workforce; it reveals that they’re rising similar to Cape Verde,” the retired goalkeeper stated.
“They’re proving that they’re rising, however we’re superpowers; we should always have the ability to show to Gabon that we’re a greater workforce and a giant identify.”
