By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Captain William Troost-Ekong has said the Super Eagles will give the CAF playoff tournament for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Morocco next month their very best shot.
The Super Eagles booked a spot in the playoffs after thrashing Benin Republic 4-0 in Uyo on Tuesday.
“We are quite happy to have that opportunity. It is a long route but it is a route after all. We would have loved to get the automatic ticket but it didn’t happen and we take what we have,” Troost-Ekong told thenff.com.
” For us, we will remain strong and tough and ready to confront every challenge on our way as we search for the ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
“It was a wonderful team effort on Tuesday evening. Everyone contributed; each person played their part. If the other match had gone in favour, we would be with the automatic ticket now. But that’s life. You take what you get and run with it, and make the best of it.”
The Super Eagles will face Gabon in the semi-final of the playoff.
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