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The Digest:

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has declared his squad ready to “make names for themselves” and fight until the final whistle in today’s decisive World Cup qualifier against the Benin Republic, acknowledging their fate isn’t entirely in their hands but vowing to control what they can.

Key Points:
  • Nigeria must defeat Benin and hope South Africa drops points against Rwanda
  • The Super Eagles sit third in Group C with 14 points, behind Benin (17) and South Africa (15)
  • Troost-Ekong emphasized that players are motivated to cement their legacies in Nigerian football
  • He acknowledged the match “may not be 100% in our hands” but promised maximum effort
  • Nigeria last featured in the World Cup in 2018, missing the 2022 tournament in Qatar
  • The team is under significant pressure after an inconsistent qualifying campaign
  • Victory alone may not be enough without a favorable result from South Africa’s match
When legacy is on the line, history remembers not just the outcome, but the spirit poured into the fight, revealing how true champions are defined not by circumstances, but by their response when everything is at stake.

Sources: Pulse Sports