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Gabriel Osho Believes Super Eagles Can Bounce Back and Qualify for 2026 World Cup
Super Eagles defender Gabriel Osho has expressed confidence that the team will secure a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Nigerian national team, known for their talent and passion, have yet to win a match in Group C after four games, leaving them in fifth place in the standings.
The Super Eagles, a team that has long been regarded as one of the powerhouses in African football, have faced criticism for their performance so far.
However, Osho remains optimistic and determined to see the team rise above their challenges.
Speaking to Flashcore, he mentioned the squad’s potential and their focus on bouncing back stronger in upcoming matches.
“We need to concentrate on both the World Cup qualifiers and the Africa Cup of Nations,” Osho said.
Reflecting on their recent performances, he emphasized the team’s commitment to improvement.
“After the last competition, our objective is clear; progress and ultimate victory.
I believe we have the talent to achieve that.”
“Our team’s quality is arguably the best on the continent.
Now is the time to demonstrate that on the global stage,” he added, urging his teammates to showcase their skills and determination in the matches ahead.
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has opened up about a difficult period in his career, revealing that he almost stepped away from football.
Speaking during a recent interview, Bassey shared that he once made a personal promise to himself to quit pursuing football professionally if he failed to secure a spot at a professional club.
“I remember being 15 and going into my final year, and I told myself that if I didn’t get into a professional club, I would quit football. It was that simple,” he said.
“I would just stop pursuing it seriously and only play for fun. Thank God I eventually got a club, because I honestly don’t know where I would be otherwise.”
It has been reported that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) fined Egypt $5,000 following their clash with Zimbabwe for failing to manage post-match media obligations.
It was noted that after the match, the Egyptian players ignored the media. This action was said to be a violation of CAF’s media regulations, which led to the fine being imposed.
Head of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, shared that the big-name players on the team are not happy about being benched.
He recalled when he took out Samuel Chukwueze during the match against Tanzania.
“Yes, of course, we’ve in this team a lot of big names. They are competitors; they aren’t happy when they go to the bench,” Chelle said at his post-match interview.”
“My job is to make choices, and we’re playing a 4-4-2 diamond, and at this moment I feel we have to protect the wing.”
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