Omeruo: Super Eagles Targeting 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

Kenneth Omeruo: Super Eagles Laser-Focused on 2026 FIFA World Cup QualifiersSuper Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo reaffirms the team’s commitment to securing maximum points as they gear up for the resumption of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in June. Following their recent friendly matches against Ghana and Mali in Marrakech, where the team departed Morocco with players returning to their European bases, Nigeria is primed to face Bafana Bafana in Uyo and Benin Republic on the road during the international window from June 3 to 11, marking Match Days 3 and 4 of the qualifying campaign.Omeruo emphasized the team’s determination to bounce back from recent setbacks, stating, ‘We went into the match against Mali determined to win, just as we did against Ghana. In the end, they took their chances, and we failed to take ours. That’s football. You just have to take the chances that come your way.’ Looking ahead to the upcoming qualifiers, he stressed the significance of the opportunity for players who have yet to experience the World Cup, underscoring their commitment to representing the nation with pride and determination.Currently occupying the third spot in Group C with two points from two games, Nigeria remains poised to elevate their standing and secure a spot in the prestigious tournament.”