The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed displeasure over the poor performances of the Super Eagles in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and summoned the Nigeria Football Federation.
The Ministry of Sports Development in a statement on Monday described the results as unacceptable and said the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh has demanded a detailed technical report from the NFF following the poor results from the June FIFA window in which Nigeria managed to secure only one point from a possible six, following a 1-1 with South Africa in Uyo and the 2-1 loss to Benin Republic.
The statement lamented that the results leave the Super Eagles with just three points from a possible 12 from the 4 games played.
Senator Enoh expressed his dissatisfaction with the outcomes, especially considering the substantial support the NFF has received from President Bola Tinubu’s administration in addition to the kind of open and positive working relationship between the Ministry and the NFF.
The Sports Minister insisted the NFF must provide a comprehensive technical report explaining the reasons behind this poor showing and give cause why there must not be consequences for the disappointment caused both the Government and the generality of Nigerians.
Senator Enoh emphasized that Nigerian football fans demand and deserve answers and accountability from the NFF as to why the national team has not been performing to the expected standards since after the last Africa Cup of Nations.