Nigeria’s sports minister John Enoh is optimistic the Super Eagles can still secure a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Super Eagles have endured a poor start to their qualifying campaign failing to record a win in four games.
The former African champions currently occupy fifth position on the Group C standings.
Despite the team’s precarious position on the table, Enoh is still rooting for the Super Eagles to qualify for the global soccer fiesta.
“The majority opinion is that it’s not impossible yet (to qualify for the World Cup),” the sports Minister said in an interview on Saturday.
“In sports, noting is impossible.
“We have only played four out of 10 qualifying matches, we still have six matches remaining.“I believe that with the right mix of a coach, who is convinced it is possible, the right mentality of the players, they have to have the fire and the hunger, it is still possible.
“The next round of qualifiers will be in March next year, so we have got some time.
“To get it right, we have to do things in the buildup (to the next round of qualifiers) to send fears to our opponents.”
Olaitan Ibrahim