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

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.