“It’s not a disaster yet.” Rufai calls for patients

Ex-Tremendous Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai believes the senior nationwide workforce can nonetheless flip issues round regardless of their shaky begin to their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying collection, Nigeriasoccernet.com stories

Nigeria’s Tremendous Eagles left their supporters annoyed following the workforce’s couple of 1-1 draw in opposition to Lesotho at dwelling and Zimbabwe away from dwelling.

The outcomes has not solely positioned Nigeria third on the desk in Group C, it has as nicely casted doubt on the qualification of the 3-time Africa champions, with head coach, Jose Peseiro beneath hearth.

Rufai nonetheless, requires sufferers whereas h count on to work their method again to the highest.

“They’ll shock us. Soccer is a loopy sport. I imagine they will nonetheless flip issues round and make Nigerians comfortable,” the 60-year-old, who performed on the 1994 and 1998 World Cup finals, instructed BBC Sport Africa.

“It’s not a catastrophe but.

“I count on the workforce to show it round and qualify for the World Cup.”

By Olujimi Dare Ogun