Don’t Write Off Super Eagles, Unuanel Warns South Africa, Benin, Others

Former Enyimba of Aba coach, Samson David Unuanel, is assured that Nigeria’s Tremendous Eagles can nonetheless flip round their 2026 World Cup qualifying marketing campaign regardless of a disappointing 1-1 draw towards Zimbabwe on Tuesday in Uyo.

Victor Osimhen had given Nigeria the will lead earlier than Tawanda Chirewa grabbed a late equalizer for the guests.

After six rounds of the 10-match group marketing campaign Nigeria have slipped to fourth place with seven factors behind leaders South Africa, who secured a 2-0 away win towards Benin by way of efforts from Burnley striker Lyle Foster and Jayden Adams.

However Unuanel reminded followers that the Tremendous Eagles have beforehand overcome troublesome conditions earlier than, notably qualifying for the 2010 World Cup from a seemingly inconceivable place.

“I’m not dropping hope but on the Tremendous ‘Eagles as a result of we have now been on this place prior to now and nonetheless qualify for the event,” Unuanel informed full sports activities.com.

“Sure, many Nigerians will discover it troublesome to imagine however nothing has been gained till after the ultimate video games are performed. Writing off ‘Eagles now gained’t be best as a result of there may be nonetheless an opportunity for them to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

” For all who cares to listen to, the 1-1 draw towards Zimbabwe shouldn’t be seen as something, all I do know is that Nigeria will qualify.”