Julius Aghahowa: Former Nigeria striker highlights a key deficiency in current Super Eagles team

The recent performance of the Super Eagles of Nigeria is currently a major topic of discussion in the country’s footballing community.

The African football powerhouse failed to cover itself in glory as it recorded two underwhelming results, including a defeat against the Republic of Benin in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification fixture.

The string of poor results eventually led to the resignation of the team's coach, Finidi George, who had only been in charge of the team for 47 days.

However, in the aftermath of the disappointing results and eventual resignation of the manager, former striker of the Nigerian team, Julius Aghahowa, has shed light on the perceived deficiencies plaguing the current Super Eagles squad.

Aghahowa speaks on Super Eagles

In an interview with Brila.net, the former Wigan forward highlighted a significant deficiency in the current Super Eagles team. He emphasized the lack of forwards making runs behind the opposition’s defense, stating:

The former Shakhtar Donetsk forward concluded by expressing confidence in the Super Eagles' ability to qualify for the World Cup in the Americas.

Nigeria currently sits fifth, only ahead of Zimbabwe in Group C standings, with three draws and a defeat in their first four qualification fixtures per data courtesy of Fotmob.