Motsepe believes Nigeria can win the World Cup

CAF President Patrice Motsepe strongly believes if there is an African team that can win the World Cup trophy then it is the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

The South African Business mogul spoke highly of the Nigeria male national team while speaking with Nigeria Television station, Channels TV.

The three times African champions have been at the World Cup six times, but could not make it to Qatar after failing to qualify. However, Motsepe believes Nigeria can win the World Cup.

“I am absolutely confident [because of] the talent, God-given skills, and history of Nigerian football. Nigeria is one of those countries that have the potential – not just to go to the semi-final, not just to go to the final, but to win the World Cup,” Motsepe said.

To make this happen, the South African business tycoon says CAF has several programmes for its member countries.

“To focus on youth football development, football facilities for boys and girls, amateur football, football development at club level, training coaches and training the trainers, the development of referees and very importantly, to make sure that we work together with the football federation in Nigeria so that they can continue the leadership that they have provided for many years,” Motseppe added.

“We are confident that Nigerian football will continue to be not just amongst the best in Africa but in the world and will make us proud as it has on so many occasions in the past. Our plan is to see Nigeria in the next World Cup.”

The next World Cup in 2026 will see nine or 10 African nations for an expanded 48-team championship in the United States, Canada, and Mexico — up from five in Qatar.