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Despite not getting the Super Eagles job, Eric Chelle's successor at Mali has spoken about Nigeria's chances of making the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign has been far from ideal, but former Super Eagles managerial target, Tom Saintfiet, recently gave his two cents on the country’s chances.
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The Belgian tactician, now in charge of Mali, has expressed his disappointment over Nigeria’s sluggish start but remains optimistic about their chances of making it to the tournament.
Saintfiet react to Nigeria’s World Cup qualifying campaign
The Super Eagles have endured a dismal start to their World Cup qualifying campaign, picking up just three points from their first four matches, leaving them fifth on the table.
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With crucial games against Rwanda and Zimbabwe on the horizon, pressure is mounting for Eric Chelle’s side to turn things around before it’s too late.
Despite Nigeria’s struggles, Tom Saintfiet insists that it would be a tragedy for the strongest team in Africa to miss out on the 2026 World Cup.
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The 51-year-old coach, who was once linked with the Super Eagles managerial role said, "It will be sad if the strongest team in Africa doesn’t qualify. The Super Eagles are currently, not only now but for the last three or four years, the best team in Africa."
Super Eagles set for crucial qualifiers
Saintfiet emphasised that while South Africa is a strong competitor with a good coach, Nigeria boasts superior individual quality and simply must qualify.
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The current Mali coach added, "They have to do everything. They have to catch up on the points they lost. In that group, I think they will qualify.”
With only six matches left, Nigeria’s qualification hopes are hanging by a thread. The Super Eagles will need to step up in their upcoming fixtures, starting with a do-or-die clash against Rwanda on March 21st at the Stade Amahoro in Kigali.
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Just four days later, they will host Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo after which their qualification picture will be clearer.
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