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Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi says the team still has a decent chance of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.<\/p>\n

The West Africans now face an uphill task in their bid to qualify for the Mundial after they held South Africa to a 1-1 draw in Uyo on Friday.<\/p>\n

Finidi George\u2019s side now occupy fifth position on the Group C table with three points from three games.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe group is still wide open, we still have a chance (to qualify),\u201d he said after the game.<\/p>\n

Ndidi said the team\u2019s focus has shifted to Monday\u2019s clash against Benin in Abidjan.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe hope to get something in the second game,\u201d he assured.<\/p>\n

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