Alex Iwobi: Super Eagles Star Relishes World Cup Experience As Qualifiers Return

• Alex Iwobi says the Super Eagles are battle-ready for their game against Lesotho
• Nigeria begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against the Crocodiles in Uyo
• The Super Eagles will take on Zimbabwe in the second qualifier early next week

Nigerian international, Alex Iwobi has disclosed that he would love to be at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Nigeria begin their quest to qualify for the tournament as they take on the Crocodiles of Lesotho at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on November 16.

The Super Eagles will also take on Zimbabwe four days later as they bid to claim the sole ticket from Group C of the CAF qualifiers for the tournament.

South Africa, Benin, and Rwanda are other teams in the group, with the table toppers qualifying for the global showpiece slated to be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

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Jose Peseiro's boys are already at the training camp as they prepare for the crucial November matches and Everton star, Iwobi says the team will fight for the ticket, per an interview.

"I would like to be there again. It is not just me, but the whole team. We are going to [give] a 100 percent performance to give the nation joy and that sense of pride that we've represented them."

Team coach, Peseiro monitored Tuesday's training session as he put the players through paces. Meanwhile, Iwobi has guaranteed the team will be ready for their visitors.

"[Tuesday] wasn't too intense [and] we're going to prepare for Lesotho. Everyone has arrived in the camp now so we have to prepare. I'm sure we will analyse them and hopefully, we can get the results we need. Nigeria is a blessing. We've got a lot of players and quality."

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Peter Ijeh Sends Message to Super Eagles

Sports Brief previously reported on former Nigerian international, Peter Ijeh telling the Super Eagles to fly in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

The West Africans failed to qualify for the 2022 tournament after losing out to the Black Stars of Ghana, but Ijeh feels the team's striking is electrifying.

Ijeh told Sports Brief that it has become more important for teams to pace themselves during the qualifiers instead of sprinting to the line like before.