The games we failed to win — Adepoju opens up on Super Eagles World Cup chances

The Super Eagles received a boost in qualification hopes last week when FIFA deducted three points from South Africa, effectively blowing Group C wide open.

However, Nigeria's progression depends entirely on securing maximum points in their final two fixtures.

The team must navigate two non-negotiable matches: an away game against Lesotho on October 10, followed by a home clash with the Benin Republic in Uyo on October 14.

Speaking with Completesports.com, Adepoju assessed the precarious situation: “With what I have found out recently, I think we are three points behind South Africa, with two matches to go. Benin are in the picture too.”

“So it’s a very tight situation for the Super Eagles, but nothing is impossible because mathematically we cannot say it’s over for Nigeria. We got to this situation, and we just have to wait till the end.

"I just pray and hope that we will be able to win the two matches against Lesotho and Benin and see what will happen at the end.

“The games we failed to win at home also contributed to where we are right now. I mean, if we couldn’t win our matches at home, those two points that we lost at home, if added to what we have right now, would put us ahead of South Africa and Benin.”