…Nigeria one of Africa’s best teams – Danny Jordaan
Danny Jordaan, President of the South African Football Association (SAFA), has sent his best wishes to the Super Eagles ahead of their decisive clash against DR Congo in the final of the African World Cup Qualifying Play-off Tournament, scheduled for Sunday at the Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat, Morocco.
Nigeria and DR Congo will battle for Africa’s single inter-confederation playoff slot after both sides secured hard-fought victories in the semifinals. The Super Eagles booked their place with a 4–1 extra-time win over Gabon on Thursday, while you.
Jordaan, whose Bafana Bafana side narrowly finished above Nigeria to claim the automatic World Cup ticket from Group C, extended a heartfelt message of support. He expressed confidence that the Super Eagles have what it takes to triumph if they perform to their full potential.
“Nigeria was in our group, and it was a very tight and stressful battle to the end. I want to wish Nigeria all the best for their match against DR Congo,” Jordaan said in a video posted on SAFA’s X handle.
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“To my friend Pinnick, and to the President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau, I wish you all the best. Nigeria is a big team with players among the best in the world, and I hope they play to their true form and get the result.”
The Super Eagles will approach the final with a boost of confidence after midfielder and stand-in captain Wilfred Ndidi was cleared to play.
Earlier reports had ruled the Beşiktaş star out due to accumulated yellow cards during the World Cup qualifying series, but updated clarifications confirmed his eligibility for the crucial matchup.
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