Gabriel Osho is optimistic about the chances of Super Eagles making it to the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite poor campaign Sports247 reports
The 26 years old who now plays for Auxerre in the French Ligue 1 after years in England says the Super Eagles has what it takes to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite their precarious situation in the qualifiers.
The Super Eagles are yet to win any of the four matches played so far in the qualifying series and might have to win the remaining six matches to stand a chance of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup which is due to take place in USA, Canada and Mexico.
In a chat with www.flashscore com Osho bears his mind on how injury delayed his firat cap for that Super Eagles and also on many other issues concerning his International career including the challenges ahead in 2025 , the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA qualification series as well winning the 2925 Africa Cup of Nations.
*On his first Super Eagles Cap Journey*
” I think the NFF reached out the summer Luton got promoted. I think that was the summer of 2023. But, you know, they just said they were interested and they were looking.”
“Unfortunately, I was injured from the start of that season until October or September. So I wasn’t really available for the first two selections of that season. ”
” When I started playing, I always wanted to get selected. I was just hoping and waiting for the call-up. And then finally, it did come in March but I got injured against Crystal Palace, so I wasn’t able to make that squad which was very frustrating.”
*The Feelings After He Made His Debut*
“It was special. I didn’t know too much about the feeling of playing international football. So it was my first taste of being in an international camp and not only to go to the camp but also to play. ”
” It was very special and overwhelming. Just a proud moment for me and my family.”
*Settling Down And Getting Along In The Camp*
“In the first couple of days, I was just trying to get to grips with everything because I find it a bit awkward just talking to people I haven’t met before but everyone was really welcoming.”
” Obviously, I had a couple mutual friends with a couple of the guys already there who play in England. ”
” A couple of guys that were playing in England. Guys like Ola Aina, Calvin Bassey, and Alex Iwobi. Everyone was really, really nice. As the camp went on, I became acquainted with everyone.”
*Focus 2025*
“I think maybe we just set our focus now towards the World Cup Qualifiers coming up and then also the AFCON. After the last AFCON, the only goal is to go one step further and win the competition. I think we have a good enough team. ”
” The quality of the team is probably the best in Africa. So now it’s just time to show that on the big stage.”
“I think we need to play the way that we can play and just play to our abilities, and I think we’ll get there. Obviously, the qualification is a bit longer in this format, so we have time. We have games to turn it around. Everyone’s really desperate to play in the World Cup.”
“I’m sure that we’ll do everything that we can, and God willing, we’ll achieve the qualification,” Osho concluded .
