"Alex Iwobi says Nigeria's World Cup dream has been resurrected from the dead after a turbulent qualifying campaign that almost ended in disaster. The Super Eagles looked on course for a shock early exit after taking just three points from their first four games, drawing at home to both Lesotho and Zimbabwe while cycling through three different coaches. Injuries to star striker Victor Osimhen only deepened the crisis."
"He's getting on, but you wouldn't think that. He's a youthful guy. I don't know how we're going to lock him up. Aubameyang, now 36, has been in lethal form, scoring seven goals in qualifying, including four in one game against The Gambia as Gabon finished just a point behind Ivory Coast. The Marseille striker will be driven by the chance to lead his country to their first-ever World Cup."
Nigeria recovered from a dire start to qualify for the African World Cup play-offs on goal difference after a late run of results, including a 4-0 win over Benin. The team took just three points from their first four games, drew at home with Lesotho and Zimbabwe, cycled through three coaches and suffered injuries to star striker Victor Osimhen. The Super Eagles now face Gabon in the play-off semi-final in Morocco and must also beat the winner of Cameroon vs DR Congo to reach an intercontinental play-off in March. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang represents a major threat for Gabon.
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