
23 Dec
Tue
•6:30pm
Fez Stadium • Fez
30 Dec
Tue
•5:00pm
Fez Stadium • Fez
Nigeria approaches the 2026 World Cup as a true African powerhouse. The Super Eagles bring a direct, electric style built on high pressing and width. The aim is to rediscover the peak levels that dazzled the world in the 1990s and in recent campaigns.
Their World Cup story features round‑of‑16 runs in 1994, 1998, and 2014, and unforgettable teams with Jay‑Jay Okocha, Nwankwo Kanu, and Taribo West. That blend of talent and charisma shapes Nigeria’s footballing DNA.
For 2026, experts rate them among the teams ready to leap. With Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Wilfred Ndidi, they mix goals, dribbling threat, and balance. Sharpen the boxes, and Nigeria becomes a fearsome opponent for anyone.