LunagisthubNigeria’s World Cup Hopes Rest on Osimhen’s Shoulders as Super Eagles Face DR Congo
The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup just got a whole lot tougher for Nigeria, but with Victor Osimhen leading the charge, the Super Eagles have a fighting chance. Sunday’s match against the Democratic Republic of Congo in Rabat will determine which team advances to the six-nation intercontinental tournament in Mexico, where they’ll join Bolivia, New Caledonia, and teams from the Asian and North American regions.
The 26-year-old Galatasaray striker has been in scintillating form, scoring twice in extra time to help Nigeria overcome Gabon 4-1 in the semifinals. His brace took his tally to 31 goals in 44 appearances for the Super Eagles, just seven goals shy of Rashidi Yekini’s record. Osimhen’s performances have earned him praise from the Confederation of African Football (CAF), with the governing body hailing him as “always him, always there”.
Nigeria’s Path to the World Cup
To reach the World Cup, Nigeria needs to
Beat DR Congo :The winner of this match will advance to the intercontinental playoff in Mexico.
Survive the Intercontinental Playoff: The top two teams from the six-nation tournament will qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
The 2026 World Cup will feature a record 48 nations, and Nigeria is determined to be one of them. With Osimhen’s talent and determination, the Super Eagles have a good chance of making it to the global showpiece co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Victor Osimhen : The 2023 African Player of the Year has been instrumental in Nigeria’s World Cup qualifying campaign, scoring crucial goals and leading the team with confidence.
The stage is set for an exciting match between Nigeria and DR Congo. Will Osimhen’s brilliance be enough to lead the Super Eagles to victory? Only time will tell.
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