‘Nigerians should not panic over World Cup qualification’ – Ike Shorunmu

By Saheed Afolabi

Nigeria former goalkeeper, Ike Shorunmu has urged Nigerians not to panic over the groupings of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers that the country would qualify with ease.

The Super Eagles will face Benin Republic, South Africa, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, and Rwanda in Group and the former international has tasked the team to approach every game like a final.

“I have seen the group and I don’t think there is any need for Nigerians to panic. Yes, it’s a difficult group but I am very optimistic the Super Eagles will qualify for the 2026 World Cup,” Shorunmu told Complete Sports.

“This time around the team must get it right by approaching each game like a cup final. They must avoid underestimating any team.”

The Super Eagles will play their first matches in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers in November this year and the group winner will automatically qualify for the next FIFA Men’s World Cup in USA.