The former defender of Chelsea celebrates the deduction of three points in the south: it is perfect for Super Eagles

The former International Defender of Nigeria, Celestine Babayaro, says that the imminent three points, three goals in the deduction of South Africa have facilitated that Super Eagles qualify for the 2026 World Cup, Owngoalnigeria.com can reveal exclusively.

South Africa presented Theboho Mokoena in the game against Lesotho, who won 2-0, but could lose the points and also receive three points due to the fact that he has collected two yellow cards in previous games.

A violation of the classification rules that have seen the teams previously coupled, and the game is expected to be awarded to Lesotho by FIFA as they have done in the past, even without a protest.

If it happens, it will reduce its comfortable advantage in the upper part or only two points over Rwanda and, more importantly, only three points from Nigeria, whom they see as their main rivals in the group in the race to be in the 2026 World Cup.

Babayaro says that the whole stage will take place to be perfect for the Super Eagles to arrive at the World Cup next year. “There is not a single way to qualify for a tournament. So, if FIFA docked three points from South Africa, as expected, it will be perfect for the Super Eagles. I am already excited because it will surely happen,” Babayaro told Owngoalnigeria.com.

Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman