Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze says Nigeria are determined to secure victory against South Africa in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday eight fixture on Tuesday at the Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein.
Nigeria must collect all three points to strengthen their chances of reaching the World Cup finals, with Bafana Bafana currently leading Group C.
The Super Eagles head into the clash on the back of a morale-boosting 1-0 win over Rwanda last Saturday. But Chukwueze admits the hosts will pose a tough challenge.
“South Africa is a strong team, they have good players. They are first in the group, but we are Nigeria, and we have a good team to compete with them,” the 26-year-old told Super Eagles media.
“I believe we will get a good result here. The most important thing is for us to win. We are really focused on that. I’m confident we will be in the World Cup. All we just need is the support of Nigerians.”
Kick-off is scheduled for 5pm Nigerian time in Bloemfontein.
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