Yerevan, Armenia – This Thursday, na big day for both Armenia and Hungary, as dem dey prepare to clash for World Cup Qualifying match wey go sabi determine who wan feel say dem too dey relevant in football. The match dey happen for the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium, and both teams dey fight for their last chance to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Armenia don dey vex, because dem don lose twice to Hungary before. Two 2-0 matches don bring dem pain, and dem ready to show say dem fit change the narrative. Since Yegishe Melikyan take over as head coach for the past August, e don come sắc a small win and three losses—no be the best record for any coach, na im be say ramai no too dey root for am. The boys wey dey compete for balablu on ground, dey ranked 104th in the world by FIFA, hope say luck go shine after dem last home win against the Republic of Ireland.
But make we no lie, their chance to qualify for World Cup no dey good at all, but if dem fit shock Hungary, e fit waka dem to second place for Group F, especially if Ireland no fit collect points against Portugal.
As for Hungary, dem dey feel themselves! Dem dey ranked 37th and dem don win their last away matches one step away from home. Last month, dem almost collect hot slap for Portugal match but na their captain wey save dem with last-minute equalizer. Na two-time World Cup runners-up for 1938 and 1954, their aim na to reach finals for first time in 40 years — dem dey confident say after dem conquer this match, dem go make progress for playoffs.
In the injury corner, Armenia dey miss some key players like midfielder Ugochukwu Iwu and attacker Vahan Bichakhchyan, wey dey sidelined. Tigran Barseghyan dey serve suspension plus the retirement of Lucas Zelarayan from international football — na wah! Hungary also get some big names like Dominik Szoboszlai, wey dey hope to score goals and push dem closer to the finals.
All these preparation go happen this Thursday, November 13, 2025, at around 6pm BST, for early evening. Each nation go carry di match like their life depend on am, especially as dem wan prove themselves to the world. No be so fast dem fit win like that, na fight for pride and World Cup dreams!
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