By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru says the Super Eagles won’t give up the fight to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Prompt News reports.
The Super Eagles have recorded just win from six games in the qualifiers.
Only the group winners are guaranteed a place at the 2026 World Cup finals.
“I think all the players, the coaching staff and all the fans, we all have the same expectations for these upcoming World Cup games of the World Cup qualifiers. And that’s to win the games,” Dele-Bashiru told reporters.
“We are in a difficult situation now. Seven points off the top. But I think everyone knows what we need to do and that’s what we are going to work towards. We’ve got a few more players coming today. So once the squad is complete, I think, then the work really starts. And I’m confident we’ll get the job done.”
Dele-Bashiru also expressed his desire to play at the global soccer fiesta.
“The World Cup, that’s the biggest stage for a footballer in your career, especially playing for your country,” he added.
“It will be a very massive moment for not just me, I’m sure, all the players here. It will be a massive moment for all the staff and all the fans. So, yeah, that’s what we are working towards. God willing, we will win the next two World Cup qualifying games and then after that, we’ll take it from there.”
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