Wike to Yobo: Tell Super Eagles we are not happy about Nigeria’s World Cup absence (opens original article in a new tab)

Nigeria's minister criticized the Super Eagles' World Cup absence and asked a former captain to relay public frustration, as the team failed to qualify after a playoff loss.

• Nigeria's Super Eagles failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
• Minister Nyesom Wike expressed disappointment and urged Joseph Yobo to convey frustrations to the team
• Nigeria missed the World Cup after losing to DR Congo in a penalty shootout