'We read somewhere' - Troost-Ekong fires warning to Zimbabwe ahead of Uyo showdown

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has sent a strong warning to Zimbabwe ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers clash on Tuesday in Uyo.

Speaking at the Kigali International Airport before the team's departure on Saturday morning, Ekong expressed Nigeria's determination to secure another vital victory after their 2-0 win over Rwanda on Friday.

The Super Eagles' triumph at the Amahoro Stadium revived their qualification hopes, lifting them to fourth place in Group C with six points—one behind Rwanda and four adrift of group leaders South Africa.

Ekong emphasized that the win against the Wasps served as motivation for the squad, cautioning Zimbabwe against any hopes of securing a positive result in Uyo.

"We read somewhere that the Zimbabweans are being motivated to come to Uyo and get a result. They should forget it," the former Watford defender declared.

Ekong further emphasized that the Super Eagles are highly motivated to secure a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, especially after missing out on the 2022 edition in Qatar.

"We are hugely motivated by the ambition to play at the FIFA World Cup. Apart from myself, Alex (Iwobi), and perhaps a couple of others, who were part of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, this generation is hungry to play at the highest level. 

"We want to make Nigeria proud and at the same time, do ourselves proud."

Nigeria will aim to build on its momentum as it seeks to climb further up the standings and secure a spot in the 2026 tournament set to be hosted across the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

Adewale Adeyemi

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