- Safiu Kehinde
Super Eagles captain Williams Troost-Ekong, has vowed that they will beat Rwanda today and revive Nigerians’ hope of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Troost-Ekong pledged that they would do their best to make their supporters proud in today’s match against the Amavubi.
Ekong made the remarks during a pre-match press conference at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday.
Acknowledging the high expectations of Nigerians, he added that the team was focused and well-prepared for the match against Rwanda.
The captain also emphasised that the Super Eagles had a strong squad and were ready to execute their game plan in the weekend’s encounter.
“We are ready for our game plan. We have a good training session, and I know my players,
“We need to be serious to win the game tomorrow. My team is motivated, and we have spoken about the gravity of the game tomorrow.
“Winning the match against Rwanda will give us hope because we have a good team,” Troost-Ekong stated.
He said, “I know how much it means to represent Nigeria in the World Cup, it’s a life ambition to play in the highest place in the World.
“All the players understand how important the match between Nigeria and Rwanda match is.
“We are focused, we will give our maximum tomorrow, and we will take it step by step tomorrow.
“We have confidence in our preparation and are motivated. Now, it’s up to us to deliver on the pitch tomorrow,” Troost-Ekong said.
The Super Eagles are currently in fourth place in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
They have accumulated seven points from six matches, trailing behind South Africa (13 points), Rwanda (8 points), and Benin Republic (8 points).