Ekong Vows Super Eagles Will Give Their All in World Cup Qualification Despite recent setbacks, Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has insisted the team remains fully confident of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria currently sit fourth in Group C with only four matches remaining, trailing leaders South Africa by six points. In a post-match interview with SuperSport TV, Ekong acknowledged the frustration of dropping two points at home against Zimbabwe but urged fans not to lose faith. "Yes, we’re very confident we will qualify," he said. "We dropped two points at home, but we have to win our remaining four matches." He assured supporters that the team will "give 100%" as long as qualification is still mathematically possible. Ekong also addressed rumours surrounding South Africa’s alleged use of an ineligible player, saying the team is waiting for the issue to be resolved but staying focused on their own fixtures. The Super Eagles face a demanding final stretch. In September, they host second-placed Rwanda in Uyo before travelling to face South Africa. In October, they round off with a home game against Benin and an away tie with Lesotho. Editorial William Troost-Ekong’s defiance in the face of mounting pressure is both necessary and commendable. When the chips are down, a captain must lead with clarity and Ekong has done just that. But belief alone isn’t enough. Nigeria’s World Cup qualifying campaign has been marred by inconsistency, wasted chances, and a lack of tactical identity. Drawing at home against Zimbabwe isn’t just a missed opportunity it’s a crisis for a team of Nigeria’s calibre. That said, Ekong is right about one thing the door isn’t shut. Four matches remain. Twelve points are still on the table. But to seize them, the Super Eagles must rediscover not just form, but fire.