Africa has chance to win World Cup, says Eguavoen
Former Nigerian coach Augustine Eguavoen believes African nations have a genuine chance to win the 2026 World Cup due to the narrowing gap between the continent and traditional football powers. He attributes this progress to the increased presence of African players in top European leagues.
Why it matters
This reflects the shifting landscape of international football and the growing competitiveness of African national teams on the global stage.
Former Super Eagles captain and coach Augustine Eguavoen has expressed confidence that African nations have a genuine chance of challenging for the 2026 World Cup title, pointing to the narrowing gap between the continent and football’s traditional powerhouses, Saturday PUNCH reports.
The article presents the opinion of a sports figure while maintaining a neutral reporting style.
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