Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has told Nigerian fans that the team will go all out for victory when they play Rwanda in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Friday
Nigeria take on Rwanda at the Stade Amahoro as they continue their push to secure a place in the next FIFA World Cup.
Recall that Nigeria failed to qualify for the last World Cup in Qatar. And now, they are in a precarious situation after picking just three points from their first four games in Group C.
The Super Eagles have to bounce back with the game at Rwanda, and many fans would hope that the appointment of Franco-Malian tactician Eric Chelle would ensure that.
The players have already hinted that Chelle’s style of play is going to be physically demanding. Now, ahead of the game, captain Troost-Ekong has stated that the Super Eagles will be bullish on Friday.
“You can expect an energetic team, a team that will go all out to win. Because of our position, we need to win all the games- that’s our new focus, so there’s going to be no conservative football and a lot of pressure from our side,” Troost-Ekong told Eaglestracker.
Meanwhile, Eric Chelle will start a back four in today’s must-win 2026 World Cup qualifier against Rwanda led by captain William Ekong.
From the training in Kigali, Ekong will play alongside Calvin Bassey in the heart of the defence in the absence of the injured Semi Ajayi.
The fullbacks will be Bruno Onyemaechi on the left and Ola Aina on the right.
Chippa United goalkeeper and captain Stanley Nwabali remains the Super Eagles No 1 despite some indifferent displays on the back of the passing of his parents in quick succession.
Troost-Ekong
