Felix Uduokhai: Why Its Time For Besiktas Star To Ditch Germany And Boost Nigerias World Cup Dream

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The Super Eagles are blessed with an array of attacking talents that make even Brazil green with envy, but the defence has been the team's Achilles' heel, Soccernet.ng notes .

The numbers paint a grim picture - five goals conceded in just four World Cup qualifying games, not a single clean sheet, and a defensive unit that looks increasingly fragile against even modest opposition.

If these struggles continue, a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will remain a distant dream.

New head coach Eric Chelle has recognized the need for defensive reinforcements, calling up Jordan Torunarigha one Super Eagles cap and Igoh Ogbu debut call-up for Nigeria's crucial games against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. But the reality is, Nigeria need more than just squad depth - the Super Eagles need a genuine defensive leader.

Enter Felix Uduokhai.

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