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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.
Chelsea player Enzo Fernández is in discussions to join Manchester City. This information was revealed by Fabrizio Romano, who shared that the two clubs are discussing a potential deal.
He wrote: “Enzo Fernández has a verbal agreement with Manchester City on personal terms.
“Deal depends on club-to-club decision, as #MCFC have not sent an official bid yet, but contacts will take place soon; decision on price is up to Chelsea.
“Enzo could be out again this weekend.”
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca mentions his captains for the team. He mentions Rúben Dias and Erling Haaland.
He shared “We have experienced players. For sure, we have leaders. Now we need to wait four or five more days until the transfer window closes to see if we can add one or two more captains to Ruben [Dias] and Erling , who at the moment are the two captains.”
Maresca confirmed the pair as part of his leadership group ahead of the 2026/27 season, with two more captains expected to be selected after the transfer window closes.
Chelsea manager speaks on the team and shares thoughts on considering a change in goalkeepers, giving another goalkeeper, Mike Penders, a chance.
“Penders is part of the squad, so he has an opportunity. We will decide and then I am giving the team tomorrow to the players, so I prefer to respect that they know first.”
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