President Bola Tinubu has commended the Super Eagles for putting up their best efforts towards qualifying for the FIFA World Cup, despite their loss in the playoffs on Sunday.
The team it will be recalled lost Sunday evening in far away Morocco to Democratic Republic of Congo on by 3-4 on penalties after extra time ended in 1-1 draw.
However in his bid to encorage the team,the President charges them to put behind them the loss and prepare for the African Cup of Nations, which will be held from December 2025 to January 2026 in Morocco.
The message of encouragement came in through a statement by Special Adiaer on Information and Strategy,Bayo Onanuga.
Nigeria’s dream of featuring in the World Cup was dashed as Congo DR eliminated the Super Eagles in a dramatic qualifier play-off on Sunday night in Morocco.
The Eagles lost in a penalty shootout after the game ended 1-1 in extra time. DR Congo triumphed 4-3 on penalties to advance to the Inter-Confederation play-off, keeping their own 2026 World Cup hopes alive.
Also Read:2026 FIFA World Cup Playoffs: Chelle selects 24 Super Eagles + List
WCQ26: Nigeria Versus South Africa Match on Tuesday – a Huge Sports Psychological Warfare.
President Tinubu says that, although it was painful that the Eagles failed to qualify for the World Cup tournament for the second consecutive time, the team must be commended for striving hard to reach the Mundial, particularly after winning their first playoff match.
President Tinubu remarks: “Notwithstanding the unfortunate loss, we must commend the players for their efforts and continue to support them.
“We must now plug all the loopholes. Our football administrators, players, and indeed all stakeholders must go back to the drawing board.
“Now is the time to focus all efforts on the Cup of Nations. Our Super Eagles must recover the lost glory.”
