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Amokachi rallies support for Super Eagles’ amid doubts after Lesotho draw

The Super Eagles of Nigeria secured an unexpected draw in the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho, which has placed them in a hopeless situation among the fans

Former Super Eagles player and coach, Daniel Amokachi, has expressed steadfast confidence in the Nigerian team’s abilities despite recent doubts following their 1-1 draw against Lesotho, Soccernet.ng reports.

The unexpected draw against the Crocodiles at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, has sparked concerns among Nigerian football fans.

However, speaking at an event introducing the Eagles’ rallying cry, “Let’s Do It Again,” in preparation for the upcoming AFCON in Ivory Coast, Amokachi highlighted the unpredictable nature of football.

Amokachi believes in the quality of the current team under Jose Peseiro’s management, emphasizing their potential to secure a World Cup spot and perform well in the Africa Cup of Nations.

“A lot of people have had doubts about Thursday’s result against Lesotho, but football is football,” he commented. “The beauty of the game lies in having quality in your team; a good day will surely come. I have immense faith in this generation.”

“In challenging times, we rise to the occasion. That’s what drives us as a nation. Challenges may come, but our determination and resilience always propel us forward. Let’s do it again. Let’s do it again,” Amokachi added.

The three-time AFCON Champions are set to face Zimbabwe at Huye Stadium today, aiming to bring joy to Nigerian fans with a strong performance.

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work. With a Bachelor's degree in English Language from Adeyemi College of Education and a Master's Degree in School Library and Media Technology from the University of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel in the field.

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  • Hmm. Mark my word. It might be difficult for Nigeria to qualify to the World Cup or do very well at the Nations Cup. The team has much deficiency which the Coach refuses to work on. For example, must OZOHO be in goal for Nigeria, the guy is not good at all. Look at the cheap free kick he conceded against Zimbabwe. Also, the team lacks holding midfielder while the strikers lack coordination.

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