Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has expressed his desire to play at the World Cup, emphasizing the importance of the national team giving their all to qualify for the tournament in 2026.
The Super Eagles are currently facing a challenging task in their World Cup qualifying group, sitting fifth with three points, four points behind Rwanda, South Africa, and Benin. However, they have the opportunity to turn their campaign around with upcoming matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.
As the crucial World Cup qualifiers approach, Osimhen confirmed in an interview with Sports writer Oluwashina Okeleji, that he and his teammates are ready to give their all to avoid missing the tournament for the second consecutive time.
“We have to give everything. It’s a dream of every youngster to be at the World Cup and mine is no exception. For me I want to be there, just like every other of my Super Eagles teammates and we are really looking forward to the game against Rwanda to try and correct all the mistakes we’ve made in the past games, so for me we will be ready,” Osimhen said.
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The Super Eagles striker also shared his thoughts on the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), where Nigeria were drawn against Uganda, Tanzania, and Tunisia: “It’s not going to be easy. Just like we all know this is African Football, this is AFCON, you can get a lot of surprises but we’re gonna take each game as they come.”
Osimhen expressed his optimism about the team’s new coach Eric Chelle, and the objectives he has set: “We have a new coach, I spoke with him some couple of times, and I know the kind of objectives he has set for himself and the players. I’m looking forward to the first training so that we can feel his presence and know what exactly we can do.”
While Osimhen’s focus is on the World Cup qualifiers and the AFCON, he will also be eager to help Galatasaray secure the Super Lig title, following their disappointing Europa League campaign where they crashed out at the playoffs to AZ Alkmaar.
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