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Ekong Calls for Massive Support for Super Eagles Against Rwanda on Saturday

Super Eagles Captain, William Troost-Ekong, has called on Nigerian fans to stand firmly behind the team as they prepare to take on Rwanda and South Africa in the two crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers within the next one week.

Speaking in Uyo yesterday before Coach Eric Chelle had the first full compliment of all invited 23 players in camp, Ekong, confirmed that Eagles are well focused on the task ahead, which is to pick all six points from Rwanda and South Africa.

“The boys are very focused, and we’re looking forward to the game on Saturday (against Rwanda). “I want to thank the fans for their support, and I ask them to continue encouraging us—be there in the stadium on Saturday, keep praying for us, and rally with everyone else in Nigeria.”

The Al Kholood central defender in the Saudi Arabia Pro League insisted that the Super Eagles are not unaware of the consequences of not winning the Saturday clash with the Amavubi in Uyo and the clash with South Africa’s Bafana Bafana on Tuesday in Bloemfontein.

“It’s going to be an important set of games for us, starting on Saturday. We know the gravity of this game, and we’ll remain focused on our preparation, because that’s what will give us confidence for the match,” Ekong told reporters before leaving for the evening training at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in the Akwa Ibom capital .