Remo Stars goalkeeper Kayode Bankole has expressed confidence that Nigeria will qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup regardless of their precarious state of affairs for the time being, Soccernet.ng reviews.

Nigeria are at risk of lacking out on a second consecutive FIFA World Cup as they sit fifth in group c of the qualifiers after choosing up simply three factors from their first 4 video games. They’re presently 4 factors behind Rwanda, who prime the group with seven factors.

Nonetheless, the Tremendous Eagles can nonetheless salvage one thing as they’ve six video games left within the qualifying collection.

Subsequent up for Nigeria is a sport in opposition to Rwanda on the Stade Amahoro Stadium on Friday. And forward of the fixture, coach Eric Chelle referred to as up 23 gamers, one among which is Remo Stars shot-stopper Bankole.

The 22-year-old shot-stopper believes his presence within the Tremendous Eagles squad could possibly be the beginning of one thing good for the workforce.

“Getting the call-up at this level is one thing superb for me, and I do know it’s a giant begin forward of us as a result of everyone expects Nigeria to qualify for the World Cup, however I do know unimaginable is nothing and with God on our facet, I do know it will be attainable,” Bankole mentioned, per NFF TV.

What can Kayode Bankole do to assist Nigeria?

Kayode Bankole is likely one of the shock additions to the Tremendous Eagles squad, as he has not seen loads of sport time this season.

Besides he impresses in coaching, he’s the third-choice goalkeeper in Nigeria’s squad after Stanley Nwabali and Amas Obasogie. Until one thing horrible occurs, he won’t get an opportunity to man the sticks for Nigeria.

Nonetheless, nothing beats a great help solid. His positivity may increase the workforce’s morale heading into the subsequent set of video games.