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Stanley Nwabali Confident Super Eagles Can Still Secure 2026 World Cup Spot

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Stanley Nwabali Confident Super Eagles Can Still Secure 2026 World Cup Spot

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali remains optimistic about Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite a challenging start to their campaign.

After six matches, Nigeria sit fourth in Group C with seven points—six behind leaders South Africa.

Speaking at a charity match hosted by teammate William Troost-Ekong in Lagos, Nwabali acknowledged the difficulty ahead but emphasized the team’s determination:
“We are working towards it. I know it’s not going to be easy. Just because we are Nigerian doesn’t mean we will win every game. But we are going to give it everything.”

The Super Eagles will resume their qualification push in September after the June international break.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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