Super Eagles Need Fresh Legs –Lawal

 

Former Nigeria international Garba Lawal has called for fresh legs in the Super Eagles following their ouster in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoffs.

The Super Eagles missed the chance to be at next year’s tournament to be co-hosted by USA, Canada and Mexico after losing on penalties to DR Congo.

After both sides settled for a 1-1 draw the Congolese proceeded to secure a 4-3 win to advance to the Intercontinental playoffs in Mexico in March.

The defeat means the Super Eagles have now failed to qualify for back-to-back World Cups after also missing out of the Qatar 2022 edition.

Following the Super Eagles’ elimination in the race for the World Cup there were calls for some of the players to be replaced due to age and poor performance.