Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele, has waded into the conversation surrounding the Super Eagles' qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Super Eagles risk missing out on two consecutive Mundial appearances following their disappointing campaign in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

The three-time African champions have managed just one win after six matches in the qualifiers and are currently six points behind group leaders South Africa in Group C, with just four matches left to play.

Speaking on Nigeria's chances of securing the World Cup ticket for the USA, Canada, and Mexico showpiece in summer 2026, Primate Ayodele urged the Nigeria Football Federation to take certain decisions in the team.

These decisions, according to the man of God, revolves around Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, and striker Victor Osimhen.

"Nothing can stop Nigeria from going to the 2026 FIFA World Cup except if we don't listen. There are three things the NFF need to do. If that captain Ekong or whatever his name is, who drew tattoos lead us to the World Cup, we will fail.

"Two, if we do not find an alternative for Stanley Nwabali, we will fail o. Three, get another striker like Osimhen, then bring five new Super Eagles who are good footballers, woo them to that team. Those who are playing now, if they represent us Nigeria will fail."

3 REASONS if Nigeria wants to qualify for the World Cup - Primate Ayodele. pic.twitter.com/ineg7Y9mfv

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