Ex-Eagles Coach: African Teams Set to Challenge for 2026 World Cup Glory

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Former Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen says African nations are closing the quality gap with traditional powerhouses ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Eguavoen highlighted strong recent results by teams like Morocco, Cape Verde, Egypt and DR Congo against top-ranked sides such as Brazil and Spain. He also noted wins by Ivory Coast and Ghana over Ecuador and Panama. The two-time World Cup participant attributes this rise to the growing number of African stars playing in Europe’s top leagues. He believes that with FIFA’s expanded format, any team performing at its best can lift the trophy. Morocco’s latest 1-0 win over Scotland moved them closer to the knockout stage, and other African sides will be looking to build on these positive signs.

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