Nigeria Vs Rwanda: Still Hope for the World Cup

As the World Cup draws near, Nigeria's chances of qualifying are extremely slim—almost 0.1%. If we mistakenly lose to Rwanda in our home match in Uyo, we can kiss even that 0.1% goodbye. However, despite being fourth on the World Cup qualification table for now, qualification still seems possible.

Firstly, let’s talk about the fact that South Africa fielded an ineligible player against Lesotho, and three points should be deducted from them. Aside from that, the fact that FIFA and even CAF allowed Zimbabwe and Lesotho to play their home matches in South Africa is a disgrace.

But despite all that, if the Super Eagles win all their remaining four matches, including against South Africa, and FIFA does the needful—which they must and will do—Nigeria would definitely qualify.

The only problem is that a team which has managed just 7 points from six games doesn’t really deserve to be anywhere near the World Cup. Eric Chelle will face a daunting task in trying to make Nigeria qualify, fixing the mistakes of George Finidi and José Peseiro.

That said, looking at the 23-man squad that was called up, I can say this is the best squad in terms of deserved call-ups. Let’s go, Super Eagles!