The coach of the senior national team of Nigeria, George Finidi, has explained why it is essential for the Super Eagles to win their next two 2026 World Cup qualifying games against South Africa and Benin Republic.
Finidi, who fielded questions from journalists during his visit to the Nigeria Football Federation’s office in Abuja, said that the World Cup qualification matches are a collective responsibility for all Nigerians.
He said that he will do his best to ensure success and qualify for the World Cup, as he is also in touch with the players, and they are ready and willing to give their all after missing out on the last edition held in Qatar.
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When asked how much he knows about Nigeria’s next two opponents, Finidi said that he has been following them in terms of knowledge about the teams.
“The World Cup qualification matches against South Africa and Benin Republic are a collective responsibility for all Nigerians. I know I am in charge now, and the heavy responsibility is on me to win the two World Cup matches,” Finidi told reporters.
“I will do my best to ensure success and qualify for the World Cup. I am also in touch with the players, and they are ready and willing to give their all after missing out on the last edition held in Qatar. In terms of having knowledge of our opponents, I have been following them.
