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2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Super eagles in a tough group

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Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, has been drawn into a competitive group for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

The draw ceremony took place during the CAF Ordinary General Assembly in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.

Nigeria will need to overcome strong opposition from South Africa, Zimbabwe, Benin Republic, Lesotho, and Rwanda to secure a spot in the World Cup which will be held in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.

In the draw, Nigeria was placed in Group B, alongside South Africa’s Bafana Bafana, Zimbabwe’s Warriors, Rwanda’s Amavubi, Benin Republic’s Cheetahs, and Lesotho’s Crocodiles.

With only the group winners guaranteed a place in the World Cup finals.

The qualifying campaign will consist of 10 matches, with two games scheduled for November this year and the remaining eight spread over 2024 and 2025.

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