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Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has expressed his belief that Eric Chelle’s team has a significant “opportunity” when they face the Benin Republic in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.
According to Troost-Ekong, Nigeria must secure a victory against Benin in Uyo and aim to win by more than one goal.
The former Watford defender shared his thoughts during a post-match interview after leading the Super Eagles to a 2-1 victory over Lesotho in their World Cup qualifier on Friday.
“We are determined to be at the World Cup; we have been vocal about this for the past nine months,” Troost-Ekong stated.
“We have a great opportunity now with the upcoming match in Uyo against Benin [Republic], where we know we need to score a specific number of goals.”
“It has always been essential for us to win the game, and it is crucial that we do so convincingly.”
Currently, Benin Republic is three points ahead of Nigeria and two points ahead of South Africa in the Group C standings.
What is Troost-Ekong's outlook on the upcoming match against Benin Republic?
Troost-Ekong is confident that the team has a significant opportunity to win and emphasizes the need to secure a convincing victory.
Why is it important for Nigeria to win against Benin by multiple goals?
Winning by multiple goals is crucial for Nigeria to improve their standing in the group, as they need to surpass Benin's current lead.
