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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Former Nigeria international Samson Siasia insists the Super Eagles can still secure a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, DAILY POST reports.<\/p>\n

The Super Eagles have endured a difficult qualifying campaign, managing just one win from six matches.<\/p>\n

Eric Chelle\u2019s men sit fourth in Group C, six points adrift of leaders South Africa\u2019s Bafana Bafana.<\/p>\n

With four games remaining in the qualifiers, Siasia remains confident they can turn things around.<\/p>\n

\u201cEverything is still possible, but it\u2019s how to get it done,\u201d Siasia said.<\/p>\n

\u201cBoth the players and the coach have to now bring their \u2018A\u2019 game to these matches and it should be a game at a time.\u201d<\/p>\n

The qualifiers resume next week, with the Super Eagles hosting Rwanda\u2019s Amavubi at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.<\/p>\n

They will then travel to Bloemfontein to face South Africa on Tuesday, September 9.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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