The 26-year-old was visibly heartbroken after Nigeria missed out on the 2022 World Cup in Qatar following a play-off defeat. Now, with qualification for the 2026 edition in jeopardy, Osimhen remains resolute in his pursuit of making his World Cup debut.
The former Wolfsburg striker acknowledged the tough road ahead but believes both he and his teammates are fully committed to steering Nigeria back on track for the global tournament.
“You have to give everything, It’s the dream of every youngster to be at the World Cup; mine is no exception.
“So for me, I want to be there, just like every other member of the Super Eagles team. We are really looking forward to the game against Rwanda to try and correct all the mistakes we’ve made in the past qualifiers of the World Cup. So for me, I think we will be ready.”
Nigeria sits fifth in their six-team qualifying group, having collected just three points from four matches. Their points came from draws against Lesotho, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.
A shocking defeat to Benin Republic further deepened their struggles, leaving their qualification hopes hanging in the balance. However, the Super Eagles still have a realistic chance of securing a spot at the 2026 World Cup.
Their campaign resumes next month with crucial fixtures against Rwanda and Zimbabwe on March 21 and 25, respectively. As Osimhen emphasized, the team is determined to make a strong statement in those matches.
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