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Chukwueze Urges Super Eagles to Beat Rwanda and South Africa for World Cup Spot
Samuel Chukwueze has stressed the need for the Super Eagles to secure victories in their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa. Nigeria currently sits fourth in Group C with seven points from six matches, while South Africa leads the table with 13 points.
Speaking after sealing his loan move from AC Milan to Fulham, Chukwueze told Fulham TV that the team must give their all to claim maximum points in both games.
“We really need to win against Rwanda and South Africa to keep our World Cup hopes alive,” the winger said, adding that full focus is on the task ahead.
The Super Eagles will host Rwanda on Saturday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo before traveling to Bloemfontein to face South Africa three days later. Chukwueze is expected to join camp today ahead of the crucial fixtures.
Head coach of Atletico Madrid, Diego Simeone, speaks on team defense and called out a player who needs to toughen up. He shared that Ademola Lookman needs to work on defense.
“Ademola Lookman arrived with great enthusiasm and desire to keep growing. We need him to add defensive work to what he already gives us offensively, because he has that ability,” he then added.
“He’s shown it with the Nigeria national team, and we need him in that role.”
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