Prophet Gives NFF, Eric Chelle 3 Conditions for Super Eagles To Qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup
- Primate Ayodele has listed three major conditions Nigeria must meet to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
- The Super Eagles are currently six points behind Group C leaders South Africa after a poor run in the qualifiers
- Nigeria has won just one in six matches played so far in the qualifiers and will need to win its remaining games
Nigeria’s Super Eagles face a gigantic battle to secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a poor start in CAF Group C.
With only seven points from six matches, Nigeria currently sit in fourth place, trailing group leaders South Africa by six points.
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Rwanda and Benin Republic both sit above Nigeria with eight points each, while Lesotho are close behind with six, per FIFA.com.
Zimbabwe, who drew 1-1 with the Super Eagles in Uyo, remain bottom with four points, making the group one of the most competitive in the qualifiers.
Despite the pressure, hope is not lost for Nigeria as Primate Elijah Ayodele, Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, believes Nigeria can still make it to the World Cup.
The prophet says picking the ticket to the global football tournament is possible if certain changes are made immediately by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and head coach Eric Chelle.
Three conditions from Primate Ayodele
According to BSN Sports, Primate Ayodele outlined three critical conditions the Super Eagles must meet to keep their World Cup hopes alive:
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1. Change of captaincy
The prophet advised that William Troost-Ekong should not lead the team in the remaining qualifiers, suggesting a leadership switch could improve morale and direction on the pitch.
2. Back-up goalie for Nwabali
Primate Ayodele also stressed the importance of having a capable back-up for first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, warning that depending solely on him could be risky if injuries or loss of form occur.
3. More reinforcement in attack
Ayodele emphasised the need for another top-quality striker alongside Victor Osimhen and urged the NFF to inject fresh energy by introducing five new Nigerian players into the squad.
Primate Ayodele insisted that his message be relayed directly to NFF President Ibrahim Gusau, warning that failure to act could end Nigeria’s World Cup dream.
“There is nothing stopping Nigeria from going to the World Cup, except they don’t listen,” he declared.
The prophet insists that meeting these conditions is vital not only for World Cup qualification but also for a possible Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) victory in Morocco.
Tough matches ahead for Super Eagles
The Super Eagles’ next games will be decisive as they will determine if Nigeria will return to the next World Cup after missing the 2022 tournament in Qatar.
On September 6, 2025, Nigeria will host Rwanda in a must-win clash before travelling to face table-toppers South Africa just three days later.
With only four matches left in the qualifiers, Eric Chelle and his squad must win every match to keep their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup.
Primate Ayodele sends message to Osimhen
In another development, Legit.ng reported that Primate Ayodele has asked Super Eagles of Nigeria and Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, to leave the Turkish club in the summer.
The Nigerian striker played a starring role in Galatasaray’s 3-0 victory over Trabzonspor in the Turkish Cup final on Wednesday, May 14, scoring twice and cementing his place in the club’s history books.
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