Super Eagles will return to the pitch this March in continuation of their search for the 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket.
The month of March present the Super Eagles another chance, perhaps the last chance to revive or hang on to their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifications dream.
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The team is lag behind in their quest after failing to win any of the four games played in the series and they must win the two matches due for Match against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.
The Nigeria Football Federation in conjunction with the Nigeria Sports Commission are not leaving any stone unturned by naming a substantial coach in the person of Eric Sekou Chelle.
The players are also getting the memo as they entered the month the March with a handful of goals across major leagues in Europe, sending a soothing signal to Nigerians to cool their nerve ahead of their two crucial world cup qualifiers in March, hopefully they can replicate such or greater efficiency when the chips down are in Rwanda and Uyo on Matchday 5 and Matchday 6 of the CAF 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers
Victor Osimhen and Umar Sadik scored a brace for their respective clubs over the weekend as Galatasaray played 3-3 draw against Kasimpasa and Valencia rescued a point at Osasuna in another 6 goal thriller as both sides settled for a 3-3 draw.
In one of the English FA Cup round of 16 matches played over the Weekend, Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey stared for Fulham and they helped the Cottagers to eliminate Manchester United from the competition, 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 full time score
Calvin Bassey was the goal provider for Fulham, peaking on time for the Super Eagles ahead of the crucial world cup qualifiers in March.
Samuel Chukwueze of AC Milan also found the back of the net as the integral member of the Super Eagles scored AC Milan’s solitary goal against Lazio as the Romans ran away with the maximum points with a 2-1 victory.
Samuel Chukwueze notched home is fifth goal of the season despite an underwhelming season from the Nigerian since he joined the former champions from Spain.
While integral members are showing up on time, the fringe members were not left out of the glorious start to the month of March.
Nathan AdewaleTella opened the flood gate of goals in Bayern Leverkusen 4-1 demolition of Eitrancht Frankfurt.
Tella, if considered by Eric Sekou Chelle,can play as a forward as well as from the right wing, adding to the reservoir or weapon to be considered for the execution of Rwanda and Zimbabwe as the Super Eagles can’t afford to drop any point in the month if they want to March forward in the competition for the solitary world cup tickets in the group.
Ibrahim Olawoyin is another player who is making a huge impact as Eric Sekou Chelle compiles his list for the crucial ties.
He scored in Rizespor’s 3-1 win over Alanyaspor this weekend with a late strike, helping the continental chase for this team in the Turkish Super Lig.
With the avalanche of goals coming from the Super Eagles player in the first weekend in March, the fans Super Eagles can begin to hope for great March as the two cannot afford miss two back to back FIFA World Cups.
Convincing victories over Rwanda on the 16th of March and against Zimbabwe on March 22nd can reignite the spark and the keep the burning desire of Nigerians alive as far as seeing the return of the Super Eagles to the FIFA World Cup is concerned.
