Sen. John Enoh, Nigeria’s minister of sports development, has requested a thorough technical assessment from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in response to the Super Eagles’ dismal performance in the 2026 World Cup qualifying.
The Special Assistant to the Minister on Media, Diana-Mary Nsan, made this public in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja.
After drawing 1-1 in Uyo with South Africa and losing 2-1 in Abidjan to Benin Republic in their third and fourth games in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign, the Eagles could only muster one point out of a potential six.
These results leave the Super Eagles with just three points from a possible 12.
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
