2026 WCQ: Finidi – Super Eagles Must Beat South Africa, Benin 

2026 WCQ: Finidi – Super Eagles Must Beat South Africa, Benin

super eagles head coach, Finidi George has said it is important for the team to win their next two games in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying series.

The three-time African champions are yet to record in a win the qualifiers after drawing their opening two games against Lesotho and Zimbabwe.

Finidi will take charge of the Super Eagles for the first time in an official game against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa on Friday, June 7.

The Super Eagles will also face the Squirrels of Benin few days later.

“The World Cup qualification matches against South Africa and Benin Republic is a collective responsibility for all Nigerians. I know I am in charge now and the heavy responsibility is on me to win the two world cup matches,” Finidi told reporters during his visit to Nigeria Football Federation’s office in Abuja.

“I will do my best to ensure success and qualify for the world Cup. I am also in touch with the players and they are ready and willing yo give their all having missed out in the last edition held in Qatar. In terms of having knowledge of our opponents , I have been following them.

“The World Cup qualification matches against South Africa and Benin Republic is a collective responsibility for all Nigerians. I know I am in charge now and the heavy responsibility is on me to win the two world cup matches,” Finidi told reporters during his visit to Nigeria Football Federation’s office in Abuja.

“I will do my best to ensure success and qualify for the world Cup. I am also in touch with the players and they are ready and willing yo give their all having missed out in the last edition held in Qatar. In terms of having knowledge of our opponents , I have been following them.