Nigeria Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has said that the pressure is on South Africa to defeat Nigeria in their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match set for Tuesday night at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein.
The two teams clash in a highly anticipated Group C encounter, with South Africa currently atop the standings and Nigeria trailing in third place. The last meeting between the sides ended in a 1-1 draw.
Troost-Ekong emphasized that Nigeria is focused on the opportunity ahead and believes that South Africa bears the weight of expectation, saying, “We are just focused on the opportunity ahead, and I also think the pressure is also on South Africa. We have everything to gain.”
A victory in this match will significantly boost Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the World Cup, while a win for South Africa edges them closer to their first tournament appearance since 2010.
The captain’s remarks highlight the confidence within the Nigerian camp despite the challenging away fixture.