‘State of emergency MUST-WIN matches’ – DSTV Sends Strong Message to Super Eagles Ahead of Must-Win World Cup Qualifiers
As Nigeria’s Super Eagles prepare for two crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification games, leading media company DSTV has sent a powerful message urging the team to get the much-needed victories.
The Super Eagles are under serious pressure to revive their World Cup hopes, with just three points from their first four matches in Group C. They must win both of their next games—against Rwanda on Friday, 21 March, and Zimbabwe on Tuesday, 25 March—to stay in the race for a spot at the tournament.
In a post on social media on Thursday, 20 March, DSTV highlighted the urgency of the situation by comparing it to the political crisis in Rivers State, Nigeria, where President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently declared a six-month state of emergency.
“It’s a state of emergency and it’s a must win for Naija.⚽️ #FIFA #SoarSuperEagles,” DSTV wrote, showing support for the national team.
The first of these two must-win fixtures will see the Super Eagles face Rwanda’s Amavubi at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Friday. Kick-off is set for 5:00 pm Nigerian time.
After the Rwanda clash, Eric Chelle’s men will return home to host Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday.
The Super Eagles, three-time African champions, need six points from these two matches to improve their standing and keep their hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup alive.
