Super Eagles Striker Victor Osimhen says Nigeria will be driven by desperation in their 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers this month as they look to avoid missing out on a second successive edition of the finals.
The Super Eagles have made a winless start in Group C, drawing three of their first four games, with striker Osimhen absent through injury.
Nigeria endured what Osimhen described as a “heartbreaking disappointment” three years ago when fierce rivals Ghana progressed from a play-off and reached Qatar 2022 at their expense.
Nigeria are four points behind group leaders Rwanda and they will travel to Kigali to face the Wasps on 21 March before hosting bottom side Zimbabwe four days later.
The new man in the saddle Eric Chelle, requires immediate results in the six-team group as he becomes the third coach to lead the Super Eagles in a campaign which began in November 2023.
Jose Peseiro oversaw two draws, against minnows Lesotho and Zimbabwe, and his successor Finidi George departed last June after a defeat to Benin followed by a draw at home against South Africa.
Editor: Anoyoyo Ogiagboviogie
