Victor Osimhen said Nigeria still has a bright chance of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

Victor Osimhen said Nigeria still has a bright chance of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

The Napoli striker scored a brace in his first qualification match against Rwanda, which boosted the chances of qualifying for the 2026 Mundial.

However, a disappointing 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo threw the hope back in the balance.

The Napoli striker scored a brace in his first qualification match against Rwanda, which boosted the chances of qualifying for the 2026 Mundial.

However, a disappointing 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo threw the hope back in the balance.

We must qualify for 2026 World Cup - Osimhen

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen expressed optimism in the ability of the current squad to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

In a post on X, the Napoli striker said there are no pushovers in African football and everyone wants to be at the biggest football event later this year.

"To play for the Super Eagles, you are privileged."

Victor Osimhen is optimistic that the Super Eagles can still qualify for the World Cup. pic.twitter.com/obqIFng47N

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The 26-year-old said the next two matches against Rwanda and South Africa are going to be a do-or-die affair.

He said: "Nigeria can still qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and I say it not with pride or ego, I believe so much in this team, coaching crew, backroom staff and the Nigeria Football Federation.

"It is not going to be easy, no team is a pushover, but we are going to give everything and at the end of the day, Super Eagles will stand a chance to qualify because we have to be there.

"It is a must to be there, but we have a long way to go, and the next two games are really important, so we have to give everything."