Yes it is South Africa next, if we cannot beat them, then it is all over and there is no chance of playing in the 2026 World Cup for us. South Africa has been excellent in this qualifiers so far, and the Super Eagles not so much, but we have no choice but to back them. If they eventually fail us, then we can criticize them all we want, but as long as there is still an opportunity, the only thing to give is support.
If Nigeria struggles to defeat Rwanda, I wonder how difficult their match will be if they face South Africa. Given how strong and excellent South Africa has been playing in this qualification, I don't think they will lose to Nigeria, and Nigeria doesn't need to draw this match because I don't think they have a chance to qualify again if they do. Honestly, Nigeria chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup seem slim, but I still hope they'll make it. However, with their current performance, it's hard to see them doing much better in world cup unless they get a good coach. While the players performance has been disappointing, but I think the main issue lies with the coach management of the squad. These players have shown impressive form in their club matches, but it's not carrying over to the national team.
It’s not a new thing, our Nigerian team the super Eagles always struggle to win against smaller countries in African competitions except sometimes in the AFCON proper they exhibit a little bit of brilliance. But against stronger or on par level of teams they play better, the Super Eagles have disappointed us a lot in this qualifiers, a lot of Nigerians no longer have hope that they will qualify but I can say I’m sure and hoping that we’ll defeat South Africa, anything less than a win means we’re not going to the World Cup.