Super Eagles must be at 2026 FIFA World Cup – Alex Iwobi

Fulham midfielder, Alex Iwobi says Nigeria must be at the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be co-hosted by USA, Mexico and Canada.

The Super Eagles missed out at the last World Cup in Qatar by a whisker as they fell to Ghana through the away goal rule.

Iwobi said the Super Eagles would be delighted to be at the World Cup and the players will give their utmost best to make it a reality, while confidently promising that Nigeria will get the job done.

“I would like to be at the World Cup again. Not just me alone but the whole team. We are going to put 100% to make sure we get another chance to bring the nation joy and the sense of pride that we represent the team at the World Cup hopefully again,” Iwobi told NFF TV.

“Today’s training wasn’t too intense as we prepare for Lesotho. Everyone have arrive in camp and we are really preparing for the game. I am sure we will analyse them and get the result that will make us to qualify.

“It’s a blessing that we have lots of players and lots of quality in the side. Everyone is going to be needed. That’s why it is a squad mentality.”

Nigeria are drawn in group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying group with Benin Republic, Lesotho, Rwanda, South Africa and Zimbabwe.