The Nigerian national team lost points in their match against Zimbabwe due to a late goal conceded.
Needing all the points to advance from the group, Nigeria’s draw at home to the group’s bottom team, Zimbabwe, created a sense of disappointment.
However, two of the team’s stars, Alex Iwobi and Ola Aina, reassured fans on social media, sharing their determination to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
With only 7 points from 5 matches, Nigeria currently sits in 4th place in Group C, 6 points behind group leaders South Africa.
Ola Aina, the Nottingham Forest right-back, expressed confidence by stating, “We will make this World Cup.” Iwobi, who plays for Fulham, shared a message saying, “We will go to the World Cup, in the mighty name of Jesus.”
Both players, who play in England, are keeping hope alive for the team.
After the match, Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen made headlines for pushing Boniface. Iwobi and Aina’s posts will highlight the importance of unity within the team for Nigeria and will likely prevent such incidents from happening again.
According to Transfermarkt data, Nigeria is one of the African teams with the highest market value. If they can qualify for this tournament, they have the potential to make significant progress.