We have to do that — Troost-Ekong vows 100% focus on Super Eagles WCQ ticket

The Super Eagles of Nigeria currently trail Group C joint leaders Benin Republic and South Africa by three points with just two matches left to play.

For Nigeria to seal automatic qualification, they must secure maximum points against Lesotho and Benin, and then hope that Benin and Bafana Bafana drop points in their last two fixtures.

Acknowledging the challenging scenario, Troost-Ekong remained resolute. He told the Super Eagles media.

“We’re optimistic and we’re always going to fight till the end. We believe and we’re never going to stop believing.

"Two important games, Friday, the first one, and after that we get back to Nigeria. Our focus now is on Lesotho.”

The high-stakes nature of the remaining fixtures, especially the match against Lesotho—who held Nigeria to a 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture—underscores the 'win-or-bust' situation facing Eric Chelle’s side.

Anything other than a win against Lesotho on Friday, and Nigeria can kiss their World Cup dreams goodbye.