Former Nigerian striker Victor Ikpeba has issued a stern warning to the Super Eagles, cautioning them against underestimating South Africa in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Ikpeba believes that Bafana Bafana's impressive performance in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, where they won the bronze medal, should serve as a wake-up call for Nigeria.
Ikpeba emphasized that South Africa is no longer intimidated by Nigeria and will put up a fierce fight, making it a challenging encounter for the Super Eagles. He urged Finidi George's team to be at their best to secure a victory, stressing that this is a crucial game that requires maximum support from the team and fans.
Although Nigeria will be without experienced players like Victor Osimhen and Nathan Tella, Ikpeba remains confident in the team's ability to emerge victorious. He acknowledged that South Africa boasts talented players like Themba Zwane, Percy Tau, and Relebohile Mofokeng, but believes that Nigeria has the talent and skill to overcome them.
The two teams will face off on June 7 in Uyo, with Nigeria seeking to assert their dominance and kickstart their World Cup qualifying campaign on a positive note.
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