Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen is "desperate" to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after a "heart-breaking" failure to reach the last finals in Qatar.

Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman were named in the Nigeria squad by new coach Eric Chelle on Tuesday for crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

Victor Osimhen believes that the Nigeria national team have to ‘correct’ their mistakes and qualify for the 2026 World Cup after the disappointment of missing out on Qatar 2022, and hopes that

Victor Osimhen has said the Super Eagles are determined to secure a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Eric Chelle’s side are yet to secure a win in the qualifying series with three draws and one defeat from their opening four games.