Tuesday, June 11, 2024 -The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh, has demanded a detailed technical report from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) following the Super Eagles’ disappointing results in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Nigeria has managed to secure only one
point from a possible six, following a 1-1 draw with South Africa in Uyo and
losing 2-1 to Benin Republic in Abidjan in its third and fourth game in the
2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying series.
These results leave the Super Eagles with
just three points from a possible 12.
According to a statement by Diana-Mary
Nsan, the Special Assistant to the minister on Media, the minister expressed
dissatisfaction with the results, especially considering the support the NFF
has received from the Federal Government.
“The recent results are unacceptable,
in spite the immense support from President Tinubu and the high expectations of
Nigerian football fans, the Super Eagles have underperformed.
“The NFF must provide a comprehensive
technical report explaining the reasons behind this poor showing, and give
cause why there mustn’t be consequences for the disappointment,” he said.
Enoh emphasised that Nigerian football fans demand and deserve answers and
accountability from the NFF.
“Our
supporters are passionate and devoted. They deserve an explanation for why our
national team has not been performing to the expected standards since after the
last AFCON,” he said
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