By Comfort Chukwukelue
The Chairman of the House Committee on Sports, Honourable Kabiru Amadu, has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s prospects of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the Home-based Super Eagles‘ qualification for the African Nations Championship (CHAN).
The Home-based Eagles secured their CHAN spot with a resounding 3-1 win over Ghana’s Black Galaxies at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, after a goalless first leg in Accra. This marks Nigeria’s first CHAN qualification since 2018.
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Honourable Amadu, representing the Gusau/Tsafe Federal Constituency, hailed the victory as a significant milestone for Nigerian football. “This achievement is a testament to our potential and signals greater opportunities for Nigerian sports, especially football,” he said.
He commended the team and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for ending 2024 on a high note, urging them to build on the momentum ahead of 2025 and the CHAN finals scheduled to take place in Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda in February.
Amadu emphasized the importance of early preparations for the CHAN Eagles to position them as title contenders. “The NFF must prioritize early camping and thorough preparations for success in the CHAN tournament,” he stated.
On Nigeria’s World Cup qualification campaign, Honourable Amadu expressed renewed hope despite current challenges. “This victory has reignited optimism that the Super Eagles will overcome obstacles and secure a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup,” he said.
The 8th edition of the CHAN tournament is expected to showcase Africa’s best home-based football talents, with Nigeria aiming for a strong performance.