By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
The Super Eagles are out of contention to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup through the intercontinental playoffs route, Prompt News reports.
Eric Chelle’s side are currently on 11 points, and victory in their last two games against Lesotho and Benin Republic will only put them on 17 points.
The Top four second-placed teams from other groups already have more than 17 points.
Gabon lead the standings of the best runners-up with 19 points from eight matches, Madagascar also have 19 points, while both Burkina Faso and Cameroon have 18 points.The Super Eagles currently trailed leaders Benin Republic, and South Africa by three points in Group C.
They must now win their remaining two games and pray the two drop points to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
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