‘We are not happy’: Wike hits Super Eagles over 2026 World Cup absence (opens original article in a new tab)

Nyesom Wike criticized the Super Eagles for Nigeria's failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, expressing disappointment over the country's absence from the tournament despite having players in top leagues. Nigeria, the second-highest-ranked country in FIFA rankings, missed the 2026 World Cup, which has featured debutants and nations making their global debuts.

• Nyesom Wike criticizes Super Eagles for Nigeria's failure to qualify for 2026 World Cup
• Wike expressed disappointment over Nigeria's absence from the tournament despite having players in top leagues
• Nigeria is the second-highest-ranked country in FIFA rankings but missed the 2026 World Cup