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The man who replaced Eric Chelle in Mali believes it will be a big shock for Nigeria's Super Eagles not to be at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the team has too much quality.
Tom Saintfiet, who succeeded Eric Chelle as Mali’s head coach, has thrown his weight behind Nigeria’s Super Eagles, insisting their immense talent makes them a shoo-in for a 2026 World Cup spot from Group C.
Speaking in a video by AY Sugar on YouTube, the Belgian manager, who has always had his eye on the Nigerian job and was named Nigeria’s technical director, didn’t hold back on his praise.
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“Nigeria is a fantastic football country with so much potential—the strongest offensive team in Africa right now,” Saintfiet said. “They’re a powerhouse in Africa and even the world.”
He called the Super Eagles the continent’s top side over the last three to four years, making their title drought since 2013 under Stephen Keshi a head-scratcher.
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After four matches, Nigeria’s Super Eagles are facing possible disaster - back-to-back FIFA World Cup misses after missing the last edition held in Qatar.
“It’d be sad if Africa’s strongest team doesn’t qualify,” he added. “It’ll be a big shock if Nigeria misses out with this quality. They have to qualify.”
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While tipping his hat to South Africa’s solid coach and squad, Saintfiet believes Nigeria’s depth is unmatched. “They’ve got to make up lost points, but I think they’ll do it,” he said.
With his predecessor Chelle now at Nigeria’s helm after leaving Mali, Saintfiet’s comments add intrigue as the Super Eagles prepare to face Rwanda and Zimbabwe in pivotal qualifiers.
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The pressure’s on, but Saintfiet’s betting on Nigeria’s stars to shine led by their attacking prowess set to be led by African Player of the Year, Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen.
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