William Troost-Ekong has warned the Super Eagles can’t afford to make mistakes as they battle to earn a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, DAILY POST reports. Eric Chelle’s side failed to earn straight qualification to the mundial. The West Africans will however compete in the African playoffs with Gabon, Cameroon and Democratic Republic of Congo. Nigeria will take on the Panthers of Gabon in the first semi-final at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex, Rabat on Thursday. In the final, the victor will play either Cameroon or the Democratic Republic of the Congo.Nigeria will take on the Panthers of Gabon in the first semi-final at the Prince Héritier Moulay El Hassan Sports Complex, Rabat on Thursday. In the final, the victor will play either Cameroon or the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Next for the winner of the mini-tournament is place at the International Continental Playoffs in March 2026. Troost-Ekong added that they can’t afford any slip up at this time. “We’ve built great chemistry, and the mindset in camp is positive. Although preparation time is short, we’re focused. It’s a one-off game on neutral ground, and we know we must win to reach the final playoff. There’s no space for error,” the centre-back told Olympics.com.
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