Frank Onyeka, the midfielder for Brentford, emphasized the significance of the Super Eagles winning their upcoming two matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Currently, the Super Eagles have not secured a victory in the qualifiers, having only managed two draws against underdogs Lesotho and Zimbabwe.
On Friday, June 7, Finidi George’s team will host the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in their next game.
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Following this, the former African champions will travel to the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan to face Benin Republic three days later.
Onyeka stressed the importance of winning both games, acknowledging the impact it would have on the team and the country as a whole.
He expressed the team’s determination to give their all and be fully prepared for the challenges they will face, recognizing the difficulty of playing against African teams and the formidable nature of Gernot Rohr’s side.
