The Super Eagles' chances of qualifying for the World Cup have taken a severe hit following their recent defeat to Benin. The 2-1 loss, combined with a 1-1 draw against South Africa last Friday, has left the team in a difficult position. Ex-international Mutiu Adepoju has expressed his disappointment and concern, highlighting the significance of the recent results, according to Newsmen.
According to Adepoju, the team's failure to secure a win at home against South Africa, combined with the loss to Benin, has made their situation more challenging. "In fact, it's a bad result. The fact that we didn't win the one at home makes it worse, and losing this one again makes it very difficult for our World Cup qualification," he said.
Adepoju pointed out that losing five out of six points, along with the draw in the first three matches, have created a challenging scenario for the Super Eagles. He acknowledged that while there may still be possibilities, the team now heavily relies on other results in the group.
"Well, until we now have to resort to permutations, do the mathematics, and see if there are ways we can get out of this situation," Adepoju said. He emphasized the need for mathematical calculations and permutations to assess potential pathways out of the current situation.
The team's inadequate performance in recent matches has resulted in missed opportunities, which could have positioned them better in the group standings. Adepoju lamented the team's inability to capitalize on their chances, which has put their World Cup dreams in jeopardy.
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