Tremendous Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has expressed confidence that Nigeria will rise to the event once they face Bafana Bafana in an important 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday in Bloemfontein.
Chukwueze, who not too long ago accomplished a high-profile transfer from AC Milan to Premier League aspect Fulham, was an unused substitute in Nigeria’s 1-0 victory over Rwanda in Uyo however is predicted to get some minutes in opposition to South Africa.
Talking forward of the high-stakes conflict, the 25-year-old careworn that Nigeria’s focus stays firmly on securing most factors to spice up their probabilities of qualifying for the World Cup.
“South Africa is a robust group, they’ve a very good group additionally. They’re first within the group. We’re Nigerians and we’ve got a very good group additionally, so we will compete with them,” Chukwueze informed NFF TV.
The previous Villarreal star highlighted the significance of teamwork, unity, and self-belief within the Tremendous Eagles camp, urging Nigerians to rally behind the squad as they chase qualification.
READ ALSO: World Cup 2026: How Tremendous Eagles’ wobbles have led to prayers and mathematical tables
“I feel by the grace of God we wish good outcomes right here. A very powerful factor for us is to return right here and win. We want to concentrate on that. We can be on the World Cup, it’s 100% positive. However all of us simply want all Nigerian assist for us. It’s not one individual… we’ve got so many nice skills and we’ve got to qualify. That’s a very powerful factor,” he added.
Nigeria at the moment sits third in Group C, trailing South Africa, who high the desk with 16 factors from seven matches. A victory on the Free State Stadium would see the Tremendous Eagles shut the hole on Bafana Bafana and strengthen their qualification hopes forward of the ultimate two fixtures.
With Victor Osimhen dominated out resulting from harm, all eyes can be on the likes of Ademola Lookman, Tolu Arokodare, Alex Iwobi, and Chukwueze to steer Nigeria’s attacking cost in Bloemfontein.
