Nigerian Afrobeat superstar, Wizkid has expressed his admiration for the Super Eagles’ preparations ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda in Kigali.
The national team’s training camp has been filled with enthusiasm, with videos of their sessions circulating on social media as new head coach Eric Chelle fine-tunes his squad for the qualifiers.
Reacting via his X handle on Wednesday, Wizkid praised the positive atmosphere surrounding the team under Chelle’s leadership.
“New Super Eagles team! Love the energy,” he tweeted.
The World Cup qualifier is set to take place at the Amahoro Stadium in Rwanda on Friday, March 21, at 5 PM Nigerian time.
Meanwhile, the Super Eagles camp is now at full strength, with the arrival of Major League Soccer midfielder Alhassan Yusuf completing the 23-man roster.
Following the Rwanda clash, Nigeria will host Zimbabwe in Uyo on Tuesday, March 25, in another must-win fixture.
With only three points from their opening four games, the Super Eagles must secure maximum points from both matches to keep their World Cup hopes alive.
Super Eagles in High Spirits Ahead of Rwanda Clash
The team held their second training session last night under the watchful eyes of Chelle, with senior players William Troost-Ekong, Victor Osimhen, and African Player of the Year Ademola Lookman leading the charge.
According to sources in camp, Chelle has been implementing fresh tactical ideas and working on boosting the team in general.
Despite Nigeria’s shaky start to the qualification campaign, players are optimistic that they can turn things around.
Chelle faces a tough task in reviving Nigeria’s faltering qualification campaign after a rocky start, but there is growing optimism among fans that the Super Eagles can turn things around.
With Wizkid and millions of Nigerians backing the team, all eyes will be on Kigali this Friday as the Super Eagles fight to reignite their World Cup dream.
