Nigerian winger Chidera Ejuke supports the Super Eagles for their World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, despite missing the final squad. He remains optimistic and wishes his teammates success as Nigeria aims to secure crucial points to improve their World Cup qualifying chances.
Chidera Ejuke, a Nigerian winger, has expressed his support for the Super Eagles in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Although he was named in the provisional squad of 39 players, he did not make the final 23-man list selected by head coach Eric Chelle. Nonetheless, Ejuke remains hopeful regarding Nigeria’s performance in the qualifiers and believes the team can secure vital points.
Ejuke emphasized, “We have a lot of players in Nigeria, and believe me, at the end of the day, it’s the coach’s decision, and he knows what he’s doing”. He expressed his readiness to represent his country anytime an opportunity arises while wishing his teammates success. He plans to support the team from afar as he observes the matches.
Having joined Sevilla, Ejuke has experienced a mixture of success and challenges, including a significant hamstring injury that sidelined him for three months while he was gaining form. The Super Eagles will compete against Rwanda in Kigali on March 21, before returning to Nigeria to face Zimbabwe in Uyo on March 25. Nigeria currently sits third in Group C, with only three points from four matches, underscoring the urgency of achieving positive results to maintain their World Cup qualification prospects.
Chidera Ejuke’s support for the Super Eagles highlights the importance of unity and optimism within the team as they prepare for crucial World Cup qualifiers. Despite his exclusion from the final squad, Ejuke’s encouragement and hope for his teammates reflect the collective goal of securing crucial points in the upcoming matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. With the stakes high, the Super Eagles are intent on boosting their standings in Group C to enhance their chances for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Original Source: businessday.ng
